Words Like EMBARGO

We have put together a list of words that are similar to EMBARGO.

4 Alternative Words Similar to embargo

1 Block Verb      Synonym Words Like Block
2 Halt Verb      Synonym Words Like Halt
3 Kibosh Verb      Synonym Words Like Kibosh
4 Stop Verb      Synonym Words Like Stop

10 definitions of embargo

1 An order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port.
2 A ban on trade with another country.
3 A temporary ban on making certain information public.
4 To impose an embargo on trading certain goods with another country.
5 To impose an embargo on a document.
6 A stoppage or seizure of ships or merchandise by sovereign authority; specifically, a restraint or prohibition imposed by the authorities of a country on merchant vessels, or other ships, to prevent their leaving its ports, and sometimes amounting to an interdiction of commercial intercourse either with a particular country or with all countries.
7 Hence A restraint or hindrance imposed on anything: as, to lay an embargo on free speech.
8 To lay an embargo upon; restrain the movement or voluntary use of, as ships or property, especially as an act of sovereignty or of public policy; make a seizure or arrestment of. See embargo, n.
9 prevent commerce
10 a government order imposing a trade barrier
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