kibosh

/ˈkɪbɒʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a term used to describe a veto or cancellation, especially of a plan or project

“The mayor put the kibosh on the proposed development due to environmental concerns.”

2. verb

to veto or cancel something, especially a plan or project

“The board decided to kibosh the project due to lack of funding.”

Synonyms

  • cancel
  • kill
  • quash
  • veto

Antonyms

  • approve
  • authorize
  • endorse
  • sanction