English dictionary
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English noun: embargo | |||
| 1. | embargo (communication) a government order imposing a trade barrier | ||
| Synonyms | trade embargo, trade stoppage | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | import barrier, trade barrier | ||
English verb: embargo | |||
| 1. | embargo (social) ban the publication of (documents), as for security or copyright reasons | ||
| Samples | Embargoed publications. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | ban, censor | ||
| 2. | embargo (social) prevent commerce | ||
| Samples | The U.S. embargoes Libya. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | block, halt, kibosh, stop | ||
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