Synonyms of nix

nix

verb

ˈniks 

1

as in to refuse

to be unwilling to grant

our supervisor nixed my request to work from home, if only on a trial basis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refuse
• reject
• deny
• decline
• disallow
• withhold
• disapprove
• forbid
• veto
• negative
• prohibit
• ban
• restrict
• enjoin
• keep
• reprobate
• proscribe
• check
• spurn
• restrain
• repel
• curb
• hinder
• rebuff
• constrain
• impede
• hold
• repress
• obstruct
• balk (at)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• let
• permit
• allow
• grant
• concede
• afford
• provide
• furnish
• give
• OK
• supply
• authorize
• agree (to)
• license
• consent (to)
• warrant
• acquiesce
• accede (to)
• sanction
• accord
• commission
• assent (to)
• vouchsafe

2

as in to dismiss

to reject by or as if by a vote

movie audiences have effectively nixed the idea of the reviving the old-fashioned western by emphatically ignoring this latest effort

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismiss
• veto
• kill
• refuse
• blackball
• negative
• shoot down
• disallow
• disapprove
• down
• decline
• blacklist

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confirm
• approve
• allow
• pass
• admit
• ratify
• support
• elect
• sanction
• assent (to)

3

as in to reject

to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to

the committee nixed the additional expenditures

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refuse
• reject
• decline
• ignore
• avoid
• veto
• spurn
• deny
• pass
• forbid
• disapprove
• withdraw
• dismiss
• turn down
• pass up
• repudiate
• throw over
• dispute
• deselect
• throw out
• balk (at)
• negative
• overrule
• reprobate
• prohibit
• turn one's back on
• rebuff
• scout
• proscribe
• renounce
• disdain
• blow off
• stick
• forbear
• revoke
• retract
• disavow
• scorn
• shoot down
• refrain (from)
• take back
• forswear
• disclaim
• bypass
• disallow
• abjure
• gainsay
• unsay
• negate
• recant
• abstain (from)
• contradict
• recall
• refute
• backtrack
• disagree (with)
• disown
• renege
• disprove
• controvert
• rebut
• back down
• detour
• back off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approve
• agree (to)
• accept
• tolerate
• adopt
• take
• swallow
• receive
• condone
• agree
• embrace
• welcome
• acquiesce
• accede
• choose
• select
• countenance
• consent
• assent
• support
• espouse
• handpick

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nix

Some artists have nixed dates due to what are considered to be legitimate health reasons, including such reliable ticket-sellers as Dolly Parton, the Beach Boys and Barry Manilow. — Chris Willman, Variety, 25 July 2026

Last year, Congress nixed the EV tax credits meant to encourage Americans to go electric. — Tim Levin, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

That would mean its offerings would cater to small businesses and restaurants, and amenities like the bakery, food court, optical center and pharmacy would be nixed. — Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Also a Norway goal was nixed because of a questionable foul called on Haaland. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 13 July 2026