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kibosh

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ki·bosh  (kbsh, k-bsh)
n. Informal
A checking or restraining element: had to put the kibosh on a poorly conceived plan.
[Origin unknown.]
kibosh
Noun
put the kibosh on Slang to put a stop to [origin unknown]
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Verb1.kibosh - stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process"
block, halt, stop
embargo - prevent commerce; "The U.S. embargoes Libya"
foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent, forbid - keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"
stay - stop a judicial process; "The judge stayed the execution order"
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