Synonyms of embargo

embargo 1 of 2

noun

im-ˈbär-(ˌ)gō 

as in prohibition

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

• prohibition
• ban
• veto
• injunction
• restriction
• interdiction
• interdict
• warning
• edict
• proscription
• objection
• protest
• taboo
• suppression
• refusal
• repression
• limitation
• prevention
• inhibition
• discouragement
• deterrent
• denial
• constraint
• decree
• restraint
• mandate
• no-no
• commandment
• rejection
• caveat
• negation
• disallowance
• dictate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prescription
• sanction
• consent
• licensing
• permission
• license
• approval
• authorization
• tolerance
• permitting
• allowance
• granting
• clearance
• support
• allowing
• promotion
• letting
• leave
• endorsement
• agreement
• toleration
• blessing
• compliance
• sufferance
• sanctioning
• encouragement
• submission
• enabling
• approbation
• acquiescence
• imprimatur
• obedience
• accession
• facilitation
• OK
• assent

embargo

2 of 2

verb

as in to exclude

Related Words

• exclude
• prevent
• shut out
• rule out
• preclude
• halt
• veto
• stop
• silence
• deprive
• curb
• quash
• disallow
• reject
• restrain
• ban
• repudiate
• repress
• check
• debar
• quell
• inhibit
• crack down (on)
• subdue
• suppress
• discourage
• deter
• rein (in)
• hinder
• put down
• squash
• clamp down (on)
• impede
• prohibit
• crush
• squelch
• dissuade
• forbid
• block
• bridle
• obstruct
• snuff (out)
• outlaw
• bar
• interdict
• enjoin
• proscribe

Dissimilar Words

• permit
• let
• suffer
• allow
• approve
• authorize
• support
• endorse
• sanction
• license
• promote
• forward
• warrant
• encourage
• advance
• order
• further
• bid
• cultivate
• command
• bear
• endure
• abide
• tolerate
• nurture
• abet
• nourish
• countenance
• brook

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of embargo

Noun

The review embargo just lifted, and critics — gulp — stand at 61% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 May 2026

The official review embargo was lifted Tuesday morning on Disney‘s first Star Wars film in seven years. —James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026

Verb

While full critics reviews for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are embargoed till Tuesday, Universal allowed press and others to post their limited reactions on social media on Monday. —Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026

Wind and solar cannot be embargoed, blockaded, or shut off by a foreign power. —David Frykman, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026

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