Embargo and Refusal

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Embargo

Embargo noun - An order that something not be done or used.

Usage example: there's a standing embargo against the use of foul language in this house

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Refusal and embargo are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refusal" instead a noun "Embargo".

Nearby Words: embargoed, embargoing

Refusal

Refusal noun - An unwillingness to grant something asked for.

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Embargo and refusal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Embargo" instead a noun "Refusal".

Nearby Words: refuse, refused, refusing, refuser

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complete	complete embargo	complete refusal
simple	simple embargo	simple refusal
massive	massive embargo	massive refusal
absolute	absolute embargo	absolute refusal
Other adjectives: outright, sudden.

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