noun embargo
- restriction — something that restricts; a restrictive condition or regulation; limitation.
- ban — To ban something means to state officially that it must not be done, shown, or used.
- prohibition — the act of prohibiting.
- restraint — a restraining action or influence: freedom from restraint.
- bar — A bar is a place where you can buy and drink alcoholic drinks.
- stoppage — an act or instance of stopping; cessation of activity: the stoppage of all work at the factory.
- impediment — obstruction; hindrance; obstacle.
- block — A block of flats or offices is a large building containing them.
- barrier — A barrier is something such as a rule, law, or policy that makes it difficult or impossible for something to happen or be achieved.
- blockage — A blockage in a pipe, tube, or tunnel is an object which blocks it, or the state of being blocked.
- check — Check is also a noun.
- hindrance — an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like.
- interdict — Civil Law. any prohibitory act or decree of a court or an administrative officer.
- interdiction — an act or instance of interdicting.
- proscription — the act of proscribing.
verb embargo
- forbid — to command (a person) not to do something, have something, etc., or not to enter some place: to forbid him entry to the house.
- prohibit — to forbid (an action, activity, etc.) by authority or law: Smoking is prohibited here.
- stop — to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
- restrict — to confine or keep within limits, as of space, action, choice, intensity, or quantity.
- impede — to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder.
- confiscate — If you confiscate something from someone, you take it away from them, usually as a punishment.
- sequestrate — Law. to sequester (property). to confiscate.
- seize — to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp: to seize a weapon.
- take away — something taken back or away, especially an employee benefit that is eliminated or substantially reduced by the terms of a union contract.
- snatch — to make a sudden effort to seize something, as with the hand; grab (usually followed by at).
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