Saying no


Synonyms for saying no
verb outlaw, prohibit an action

prevent
rule out
censor
freeze
deprive
enjoin
cancel
exclude
restrain
hinder
halt

proscribe
stop
inhibit
disallow
impede
restrict
deny
preclude
oppose
ban
block

obstruct
embargo
stymie
veto
forestall
spike
obviate
nix
interdict
debar
taboo

withhold
check
hold up
shut down
shut out
forfend
declare illegal
lock up
put the chill on
say no

Antonyms for saying no

aid
assist
include
permit
welcome
release
facilitate
sanction

allow
help
let go
add
approve
continue
go
admit

free
advance
encourage
forward
push
support
authorize

Synonyms
verb complain, disapprove; argue against

assert
affirm
object
revolt
insist
fight
resist
maintain
oppose
demonstrate
declare

contend
attest
squawk
avow
predicate
blast
combat
profess
avouch
buck
disagree

testify
except
demur
asseverate
holler
rebel
howl
remonstrate
kick
expostulate
thumbs down

back-talk
be against
be displeased by
constate
cry out
inveigh against
make a stink
put up a fight
say no
sound off
take exception

Antonyms

deny
comply
retreat
give in
surrender

compliment
praise
consent
agree
go along

forget
support
accept
approve

Synonyms
verb reject

refuse
spurn
dismiss

rebuff
decline
disapprove

reprobate
repudiate
scorn

throw out
say no

Antonyms

welcome
OK

accept
take

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