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Barring vs Embargo - What's the difference?

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As verbs the difference between barring and embargo

is that barring is present participle of lang=en while embargo is to impose an embargo on trading certain goods with another country.

As nouns the difference between barring and embargo

is that barring is the exclusion of someone; blackballing while embargo is an order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port.

As a preposition barring

is unless something happens; excepting; in the absence of.

barring

English

Verb

(head)
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • the exclusion of someone; blackballing
  • Preposition

    (English prepositions)
  • Unless something happens; excepting; in the absence of
  • Barring any further red tape, we will finally be able to open the restaurant.
    Barring any sudden storms, the plane should arrive on time.

    embargo

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • An order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port.
  • A ban on trade with another country.
  • * 2004 , , Character: Profiles in Presidential Courage
  • Instead he [Jefferson] proposed an embargo , an end to all trade between America and England.
  • A temporary ban on making certain information public.
  • * This copy of the federal budget is under embargo until 2 p.m.
  • Verb

  • To impose an embargo on trading certain goods with another country.
  • To impose an embargo on a document.