kibosh

Speech parts

1. kibosh - Noun

2. kibosh - Verb

Meaning

stop from happening or developing

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

stop block halt bosh gammon end away contain spike kill ending stopped wing finish stopping

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Antonyms

start continue benefit raise encourage restore

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Hypernyms

prevent forbid preclude forestall foreclose

Hyponyms

stay embargo

Phrases with the word

put kibosh on

Examples

Block his election Source: Internet

Halt the process Source: Internet

Malkmus talked about how his label Matador put the kibosh on an album of songs he sang over keyboards and a drum machine in favor or a more on-brand Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks record. Source: Internet

I was going to make it for Thanksgiving, but my father took one look at the cream cheese in the ingredient list and put the kibosh on it right quick. Source: Internet

’s entry for “kibosh” says “origin obscure,” but adds, “It has been stated to be Yiddish or Anglo-Hebraic.” Source: Internet

Transit project will kibosh hundreds of spaces, but most Sunsetters don’t want new spots. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Kibologist Kibology Kibor Kibosho kiboze kibozer