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

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

At the end of the day, Lamont’s record is signing the bills that the top 1% can tolerate, while vetoing the one that gives workers real power at the bargaining table. — Heather Merrick, Hartford Courant, 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

In 2001, Ryan made the surprise move of vetoing legislation that aimed to guarantee motorcyclists the right to use hotels, restaurants and stores. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026

This will almost certainly raise costs for nonsmokers—as outgoing governor Glenn Youngkin noted in vetoing the bill last year. — Judge Glock, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026