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kibosh Synonyms
Another word for kibosh
Choosing another word for kibosh depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• 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 halt on the department's plans to expand the research facility."
Strong
halt
stop
veto
end
check
curb
quash
• 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
nix
scuttle
quash
Strong
veto
thwart
scrap
torpedo
halt
call off
squash
Opposites of kibosh
The opposite of kibosh shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
green-light
go-ahead
approve
green light
authorize
endorse
sanction
approval
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Kibosh. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/kibosh