Synonyms for embargo

Noun

1. embargo, trade embargo, trade stoppage, trade barrier, import barrier

usage: a government order imposing a trade barrier

Verb

1. embargo, ban, censor

usage: ban the publication of (documents), as for security or copyright reasons; "embargoed publications"

2. embargo, stop, halt, block, kibosh

usage: prevent commerce; "The U.S. embargoes Lybia"