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
- A vote against.
- A person who voted against.
- 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.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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