Synonyms of nixed

nixed

verb

past tense of nix

1

as in refused

to be unwilling to grant

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refused
• rejected
• denied
• declined
• disapproved
• withheld
• disallowed
• vetoed
• forbade
• prohibited
• restricted
• kept
• banned
• spurned
• negatived
• rebuffed
• proscribed
• reprobated
• enjoined
• checked
• restrained
• curbed
• constrained
• repelled
• hindered
• held
• impeded
• obstructed
• repressed
• balked (at)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• granted
• provided
• let
• permitted
• allowed
• conceded
• gave
• afforded
• supplied
• furnished
• authorized
• commissioned
• licensed
• acquiesced
• agreed (to)
• warranted
• consented (to)
• sanctioned
• OK'd
• accorded
• assented (to)
• acceded (to)
• vouchsafed

2

as in dismissed

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

• dismissed
• vetoed
• refused
• killed
• blackballed
• disapproved
• downed
• shot down
• declined
• disallowed
• negatived
• blacklisted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confirmed
• approved
• passed
• admitted
• allowed
• ratified
• supported
• elected
• sanctioned
• assented (to)

3

as in rejected

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

the committee nixed the additional expenditures

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refused
• rejected
• declined
• vetoed
• ignored
• denied
• avoided
• spurned
• disapproved
• passed
• dismissed
• withdrew
• disputed
• balked (at)
• repudiated
• forbade
• passed up
• threw over
• deselected
• turned down
• overruled
• threw out
• reprobated
• rebuffed
• negatived
• disdained
• prohibited
• scouted
• scorned
• proscribed
• renounced
• turned one's back on
• retracted
• recalled
• disavowed
• revoked
• disclaimed
• stuck
• blew off
• recanted
• contradicted
• bypassed
• abstained (from)
• refuted
• refrained (from)
• abjured
• backtracked
• disowned
• negated
• shot down
• took back
• detoured
• reneged
• gainsaid
• forswore
• forbore
• disproved
• rebutted
• disallowed
• disagreed (with)
• controverted
• unsaid
• backed off
• backed down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• accepted
• agreed (to)
• received
• adopted
• took
• agreed
• tolerated
• swallowed
• embraced
• welcomed
• acquiesced
• selected
• consented
• chose
• condoned
• countenanced
• supported
• acceded
• assented
• espoused
• handpicked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nixed

The group postponed a pair of Germany shows last weekend — and subsequently nixed the remainder of their tour — after announcing that Gillan was hospitalized with an unspecified health issue. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026

Brass was fired from the project and nixed as an editor over creative clashes with Guccione, who wanted to amp up the raunchy scenes, Penthouse-style. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Amazon nixed it in May after the practice raised concerns about unnecessary computing costs, which can add up quickly. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

It was initially believed that Posada and then-manager Joe Girardi, who were teammates in the late 90s, had a rift, but Posada nixed that notion. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

When Len wanted to hang more industrial grid over his living-room sofa, Sarah nixed the plan. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2026

The film was produced by Amazon MGM Studios, but the company ultimately nixed its plans to release the movie. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2026

Other shows getting nixed by the nor’easter include the CBGB Festival, All Things Go, AC/DC’s Friday show at MetLife, and Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City, Maryland. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

After the restaurant chain nixed its signature yellow color, items were sold in red and white containers with the company logo affixed to them. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026