Synonyms of put a lid on
5 similar words
Another word for put a lid on is put the kibosh on. Other synonyms of put a lid on are put a stop to, put an end to, put paid to and put a block on.
Synonyms and similar words for put a lid on
verbTo get under control, to prevent (something) from increasing or becoming more of a problem.
- put the kibosh onTo halt, stop, or squelch.
- put a stop toTo terminate or abolish something.
- put an end toTo terminate or abolish.
- put paid to
- put a block onTo stop something.
Meaning of put a lid on
- verb To get under control, to prevent (something) from increasing or becoming more of a problem.
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Questions about synonyms of put a lid on
- What is another word for put a lid on?
- Put a lid on has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as put the kibosh on, put a stop to, put an end to, put paid to and put a block on.
- What does put a lid on mean?
- Put a lid on means to get under control, to prevent (something) from increasing or becoming more of a problem.
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