Synonyms of embargoes

embargoes 1 of 2

noun

plural of embargo

as in prohibitions

an order that something not be done or used

there's a standing embargo against the use of foul language in this house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibitions
• bans
• interdicts
• interdictions
• proscriptions
• vetoes
• injunctions
• restrictions
• edicts
• warnings
• restraints
• taboos
• repressions
• protests
• constraints
• suppressions
• discouragements
• objections
• refusals
• limitations
• inhibitions
• deterrents
• preventions
• mandates
• denials
• decrees
• caveats
• dictates
• commandments
• no-no's
• negations
• rejections
• disallowances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sanctions
• prescriptions
• tolerances
• licenses
• allowances
• clearances
• authorizations
• permissions
• consents
• leaves
• approvals
• promotions
• agreements
• endorsements
• blessings
• submissions
• supports
• tolerations
• encouragements
• sufferances
• compliances
• accessions
• approbations
• imprimaturs
• OKs
• facilitations
• assents
• obediences
• acquiescences

embargoes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of embargo

as in excludes

Related Words

• excludes
• prevents
• precludes
• shuts out
• rules out
• vetoes
• curbs
• stops
• halts
• silences
• disallows
• deprives
• restrains
• squashes
• rejects
• reins (in)
• checks
• bans
• represses
• debars
• repudiates
• inhibits
• blocks
• discourages
• prohibits
• hinders
• forbids
• suppresses
• subdues
• cracks down (on)
• impedes
• squelches
• quashes
• clamps down (on)
• crushes
• deters
• proscribes
• quells
• bridles
• puts down
• snuffs (out)
• outlaws
• obstructs
• interdicts
• dissuades
• bars
• enjoins

Dissimilar Words

• permits
• allows
• sanctions
• suffers
• lets
• approves
• authorizes
• advances
• endorses
• orders
• licenses
• supports
• encourages
• warrants
• promotes
• commands
• bids
• furthers
• nourishes
• cultivates
• bears
• endures
• forwards
• abides
• brooks
• tolerates
• abets
• nurtures
• countenances

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of embargoes

Noun

Despite being tightly controlled, technologically backward, and subject to crippling Western trade embargoes, the country has recorded year-on-year GDP growth of more than 3%, of which many advanced economies could only dream. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026

That would match last year’s schedule when review embargoes for iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone Air lifted in the same moment. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Broad arms embargoes on Israel or a hollowing-out of the alliance would make a regional settlement harder, not easier, to come by. — Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Before oil embargoes, environmental concerns and imports. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026

Utilities built a large number of coal plants as a result of the 1970s oil embargoes. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 May 2026

Economic coercion or retaliation, including sanctions both official and ad-hoc, threats or tariffs, or export embargoes for key commodities were highly concerning possibilities for three-fifths of those surveyed. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 12 May 2026

The companies would go on to reach new heights in the 1970s when Arab oil embargoes drove crude prices up to record levels. — Alex Kuffner, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

Over the course of the season (upon which many, many plot-point embargoes have been placed), Agnes and Daisy form a bond that threatens Agnes’ worldview, as well as her friend group. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026