1. (verb) forbid, prohibit, interdict, proscribe, veto, disallow, nix
command against
Synonyms: blackball, interdict, forestall, disallow, prohibit, preclude, nix, negative, prevent, proscribe, veto, foreclose, forbid Antonyms: permit, countenance, allow, let
2. (verb) prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Synonyms: proscribe, rule out, counter, interdict, keep, veto, preclude, forestall, prevent, prohibit, foreclose, forbid, nix, anticipate, foresee, close out, disallow Antonyms: countenance, let, permit, allow
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