Synonyms of nays

nays

noun

plural of nay

1

as in nos

a vote or decision against something

when the votes were tallied, it was 241 yeas and 54 nays

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nos
• noes
• vetoes
• refusals
• negatives
• cons
• non placets
• denials
• negations
• blackballs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• yeas
• positives
• pros
• yesses
• yeses
• acceptances
• approvals
• graces

2

as in refusals

an unwillingness to grant something asked for

gave a resounding nay to the request for a mixed-company camping trip

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refusals
• rejections
• nos
• noes
• denials
• disallowances
• declinations
• nonacceptances
• turndowns
• injunctions
• rebuffs
• vetoes
• discouragements
• repudiations
• suppressions
• spurns
• repressions
• repulses
• negatives
• bans
• deterrences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• grants
• allowances
• sanctions
• approvals
• agreements
• acceptances
• leaves
• accessions
• concurrences
• authorizations
• licenses
• consents
• okays
• assents
• permissions
• licences
• OKs
• clearances
• signatures
• acquiescences
• stamps
• seals
• sufferances
• imprimaturs