veto- root words — words with the veto- root

The root veto- comes from Latin veto, meaning I forbid. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including veto, vetoed, vetoes, vetoing. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the veto- root

Explore words with veto- — words containing the veto- root and sharing its sense of "I forbid". Examples include veto, vetoed, vetoes, vetoing. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does veto- mean?

The veto- root means I forbid, from Latin veto. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.