nays

The word “nays” has 1 syllable: nays

It's pronounced as /neɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for nays?

In the thesaurus, “nays” has 25 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nays along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for nays

bans
blackballs
cons
declinations
denials
deterrences
disallowances
discouragements
injunctions
negations
negatives
noes
non placets
nonacceptances
nos
rebuffs
refusals
rejections
repressions
repudiations
repulses
spurns
suppressions
turndowns
vetoes

Antonyms for nays

OKs
acceptances
accessions
acquiescences
agreements
allowances
approvals
assents
authorizations
clearances
concurrences
consents
graces
grants
imprimaturs
leaves
licences
licenses
okays
permissions
positives
pros
sanctions
seals
signatures
stamps
sufferances
yeas
yeses
yesses

Meanings of nays

noun
1. A vote against.
2. A person who voted against.
3. A denial; a refusal.

Example Sentences

The proposal received five nays and three yeas during the vote.
Despite the overwhelming support, there were a few nays among the members of the committee.
When the nays outweighed the yeas, the motion was defeated.
The chairman counted the nays before declaring the resolution passed.
The nays echoed through the chamber as the decision was announced.

On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nays, such as: OKs, acceptances, accessions, acquiescences, agreements, allowances, approvals.

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