embargo

Phonetic Respelling: [ em-bahr-goh ]

Definition:

n. 1 a government order that restricts trade or the shipment of goods; 2 a government order that forbids ships to move in or out of its ports

Sentence:

The trade embargo between the countries has lasted many years.

More example sentences:

The trade embargo between the countries has lasted many years.

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Synonyms:

prohibition; restriction; ban; barrier; blockage

Antonyms:

allowance; permission

Embargo rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • argo
  • largo
  • margo
  • margot
  • spargo
  • vargo
• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • camargo
  • mccargo
  • tamargo