kibosh

Verb

1. stop from happening or developing; “Block his election”; “Halt the process”
   • Synonyms
     • stop
     • halt
     • block
   • Less specific
     • prevent
     • forestall
     • foreclose
     • preclude
     • forbid
   • More specific
     • embargo
     • stay
   • Related
     • blockage
     • closure
     • occlusion
     • freeze
     • halt
     • stop
     • halt
     • stop
     • stoppage