Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Veto.
How to pronounce veto:
UK
Veto - as a noun
A vote that blocks a decision
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ballot8balloting12vote7voting10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)
Veto - as a verb
Vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
Example: "The president vetoed the bill"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blackball19negative12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contradict15controvert15oppose10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Command against
Example: "I forbid you to call me late at night"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disallow12forbid12interdict12nix10prohibit15proscribe15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
command14require16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The president exercised his veto power to reject the proposed legislation."
"The governor threatened to use his veto to block the new tax bill."
"The decision was ultimately made by a veto from the board of directors."
"The council members voted to override the mayor's veto on the city budget."
"The Prime Minister's veto prevented the passage of the controversial law."
Word Game Points
Is VETO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, veto is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
VETO has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is VETO a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, veto is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordVETO has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is VETO a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, veto is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordVETO has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
