Embargo

Synonyms of embargo

• ban
• prohibition
• blockade

Antonyms of embargo

• approve
• allow
• permit

Collocations of embargo

trade embargo

Frequency: 80 %

The country imposed a trade embargo on its neighbor.

economic embargo

Frequency: 70 %

The economic embargo had a significant impact on the country's economy.

oil embargo

Frequency: 60 %

The oil embargo caused a shortage of fuel in the region.

arms embargo

Frequency: 50 %

The United Nations imposed an arms embargo on the warring factions.

UN embargo

Frequency: 40 %

The UN embargo was lifted after diplomatic negotiations.

Idiomatic Expressions for embargo

• Phrase: to break an embargo
  Meaning: to violate or ignore a ban or restriction
  Usage: The company was fined heavily for breaking the embargo on trading with that country.