English Synonym Finder

veto

Definitions

A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.

The exercise of such a right to forbid or prevent an action.

To reject or prohibit something authoritatively.

Examples

The president decided to veto the controversial bill passed by Congress.

My brother tried to veto my choice of movie, but I insisted on watching the horror film.

Synonyms

reject prohibit forbid disallow ban negate block

Antonyms

approve authorize ratify endorse sanction permit allow