nay

²nay

noun

Definition of NAY

1

: denial, refusal

2

a : a negative reply or vote b : one who votes no

Examples of NAY

1. <when the votes were tallied, it was 241 yeas and 54 nays>
2. <gave a resounding nay to the request for a mixed-company camping trip>

First Known Use of NAY

14th century

Related to NAY

Synonyms: no, negative, non placet

Antonyms: positive, yea, yes

Related Words: con; blackball, veto; denial, negation, refusal

Near Antonyms: pro; acceptance, approval, grace

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