Synonyms: veto
Definition: a vote that blocks a decision
Similar words: ballot, balloting, vote, voting
Definition: a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
Usage: there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion; they allowed just one vote per person
Synonyms: veto
Definition: the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)
Similar words: power, powerfulness
Definition: possession of controlling influence
Usage: the deterrent power of nuclear weapons; the power of his love saved her; his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade
Synonyms: prohibit, proscribe, disallow, veto, nix, forbid, interdict
Definition: command against
Usage: I forbid you to call me late at night; Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store; Dad nixed our plans
Synonyms: veto, negative, blackball
Definition: vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
Usage: The President vetoed the bill
Similar words: oppose, contradict, controvert
Definition: be resistant to
Usage: The board opposed his motion