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VETOING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Vetoing.

Vetoing - as a noun

A vote that blocks a decision

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ballot8balloting12vote7voting10
Hyponyms (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)

Vetoing - as a verb

Vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

Example: "The president vetoed the bill"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blackball19negative12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contradict15controvert15oppose10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Command against

Example: "I forbid you to call me late at night"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disallow12forbid12interdict12nix10prohibit15proscribe15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
command14require16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I disagree with the vetoing decision made by the committee."
"The governor threatened a vetoing action on the proposed bill."
"The president used his vetoing power to reject the legislation."
"She expressed her vetoing opinion on the matter during the meeting."
"The vetoing authority of the board was exercised to annul the resolution."
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Word Game Points

Is VETOING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, vetoing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

VETOING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is VETOING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, vetoing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VETOING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is VETOING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, vetoing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VETOING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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