Synonyms of vetoing

vetoing

verb

present participle of veto

as in dismissing

to reject by or as if by a vote

my husband quickly vetoed my suggestion that we adopt the stray dog

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissing
• refusing
• killing
• downing
• nixing
• shooting down
• blackballing
• disallowing
• negativing
• disapproving
• declining
• blacklisting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confirming
• approving
• passing
• allowing
• ratifying
• admitting
• supporting
• sanctioning
• electing
• assenting (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vetoing

Affordable housing The two candidates have clashed on the issue of high housing costs and local zoning authority with Lamont signing an affordable housing bill after vetoing an earlier version. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

In her speech, Strada criticized President Barack Obama for vetoing JASTA. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

But even if the bill passes both chambers, the White House earlier said that the President’s advisers would recommend vetoing it. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 27 July 2026

But vetoing the bill could have been politically damaging for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, with the rising cost of living and housing on the top of voters' minds. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Amid touching on other touchy topics, Xavi also accused Laporta of vetoing Lionel Messi’s proposed 2023 return to the club. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

New government wants to unblock frozen EU funds Magyar’s administration is expected to transform political dynamics within the European Union, where the former prime minister had upended the bloc by frequently vetoing key decisions, most recently concerning support for neighboring Ukraine. — Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026

His government is expected to transform political dynamics within the European Union, where the former prime minister had upended the bloc by frequently vetoing key decisions, most recently concerning support for neighboring Ukraine. — CBS News, 9 May 2026

But vetoing the bill outright, rather than working to refine it, sends the wrong message — and leaves a gaping hole in protections that are urgently needed. — Elliot Cosgrove, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026