Veto

/ˈviːtəʊ/

Synonyms for "veto" (109 found)

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absolute vetoban block constitute decline decree defeat denial deny disallow

Noun(8 words)

ban barrier blackballing blackballs blockconsent withholdingdeny disallow

Verb(4 words)

blackball blackballed canceldeny permission

Strong matches (33)

Verb(7 words)

disallow disapproving forbid interdict negative negatived nix

disallowance embargo enactenact lawsexecutive vetofilibuster forbidget the floorhave the floorinterdict interdictionitem vetokill killing legislatelimited negativelimited vetolobbylobby throughlogroll

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negative nix

Noun(4 words)

disapproval interdiction nixed nixes

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Noun(12 words)

nixing oppose prohibition refusal refusing reject rejection reprobate strangleholdveto authorityveto powervetoing

ordain outlaw pass pigeonhole pocketpocket vetopreclude preclusion prevent prevention prohibit prohibition proscribe proscriptionput in forceput throughquash quashing railroadrailroad through

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refuse reject rejection reverse revokeroll logsrule againstrule outsenatorial courtesystop stoppagesuspensory vetotable tabootake the floorturn downveto messageveto poweryield the floor

Verb(3 words)

prohibit proscribe repeal

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More general

18 entries

ballot balloting command contradict controvert denygovernance toolinstrument mechanism opposepolitical authoritypower powerfulness prohibit refuse require

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More specific

10 entries

absolute vetoappointment vetoconditional vetoconstitutional vetocorporate vetoexecutive vetolegislative vetoline item vetoparliamentary vetopocket veto

Collocations

9 entries

absolute vetolegislative vetoline item vetopocket vetopresidential vetoveto a billveto a proposalveto overrideveto power

Inflections

3 entries

vetoed vetoes vetoing

Derivations

2 entries

vetoable vetoer

Sample sentences

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The President vetoed the bill, but Congress overrode his veto.

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On July tenth, the veto was announced.

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I have no authority to veto it.

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They have veto power.

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