puts the kibosh on Synonyms

Synonyms

Strongest:

• lays-off
• has-done-with
• shuts-off
• breaks-off
• packs-up-or-in-
• leaves-off
• drops
• cuts-out
• ends
• cuts-off
• breaks
• gives-over
• halts
• breaks-up
• desists-from-

Strong:

• discontinues
• kills
• destroys
• cans
• knocks-off
• detains
• holds-back
• arrests
• blocks
• quits
• scuttles
• closes-down-
• ceases
• demolishes

Weak:

• kiboshes
• finishes
• abolishes
• completes
• brakes
• blockades
• pauses
• reins-in-
• obstructs
• clamps-down
• turns-back
• ruins
• stunts
• checks
• stems
• hinders
• suspends
• stamps
• squelches
• suppresses
• dissolves
• delays
• stays
• dams
• impedes
• calls
• deactivates
• holds
• concludes
• squashes

Antonyms

Strongest:

• proceeds
• runs-on
• continues
• carries-on

Strong:

• progresses
• advances
• keeps-up
• follows-through-with-

Weak:

• stirs
• propels
• impels
• drives
• actuates

puts the kibosh on Meaning

puts the kibosh on

to stop or end (something)

puts the kibosh on Sentence Examples

1. The heavy rain put the kibosh on our outdoor picnic plans.
2. The unexpected traffic jam put the kibosh on our timely arrival.
3. The doctor's diagnosis put the kibosh on my hopes of a quick recovery.
4. The lack of funding put the kibosh on the new research project.
5. The political scandal put the kibosh on the candidate's presidential campaign.
6. The broken down car put the kibosh on our road trip.
7. The strict regulations put the kibosh on the expansion of our business.
8. The discovery of environmental hazards put the kibosh on the construction project.
9. The negative reviews put the kibosh on the movie's box office success.
10. The global pandemic put the kibosh on international travel for the foreseeable future.

FAQs About the word puts the kibosh on

What is the meaning of the word puts the kibosh on

to stop or end (something)

What are the synonyms of the word puts the kibosh on

lays off, has done with, shuts off, breaks off, packs (up or in), leaves off, drops, cuts out, ends, cuts off

What are the antonyms of the word puts the kibosh on

proceeds, runs on,continues, carries on, progresses, advances,keeps up, follows through (with),stirs, propels

What is the usage of word puts the kibosh on

The heavy rain put the kibosh on our outdoor picnic plans.

The unexpected traffic jam put the kibosh on our timely arrival.

How to use the word puts the kibosh on in a sentence?

The doctor's diagnosis put the kibosh on my hopes of a quick recovery.

The lack of funding put the kibosh on the new research project.