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kibosh Antonyms

Opposite of kibosh

Because the opposite of kibosh shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Something that serves as a decisive check, veto, or stop (used almost exclusively in the phrase 'put the kibosh on').

Usage Example

"Sudden budget cuts put the green light on the department's plans to expand the research facility."

Strongest
green light
go-ahead
Strong
approval
endorsement

• verb (Context 2)

To put a decisive end to; to reject, halt, or thwart (a plan, idea, or activity).

Usage Example

"The city council kiboshed the proposal for a new stadium after residents voiced concerns about traffic."

Strongest
green-light
approve
Strong
authorize
sanction
endorse

Similar words to kibosh

Words similar to kibosh shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

nix
scuttle
quash
veto
stop
halt
thwart
scrap
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• Nearby Words

kibble
kibbutz
kibitz
kibosh
kick
kickable
kickabout

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Kibosh. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/kibosh
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