Synonyms & related words for veto

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of veto — including disallow, forbid, prohibit, proscribe, interdict, nix. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to veto

Explore words related to veto — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include blackball, vote, overrule, outvote, legislative, legislature, rescind, senate. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for veto

Common synonyms for veto include disallow, forbid, prohibit, proscribe, interdict, nix, legislate, filibuster — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does veto come from?

The word veto breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root veto-, from Latin vetare (“to forbid, prohibit”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.