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

Now, riding an 8-1 surge that may have nixed a sell-off, the Padres can dig into a 50-game playoff race on the other side of the trade deadline, starting Monday night in Phoenix. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

On Friday, the singer appeared to be unaware the September show had been nixed. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Aug. 2026

But in 2012, opposition from small business and labor groups nixed its plan, and Walmart hasn’t returned. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Pinky’s Westside Grill has nixed plans for a third Charlotte-area restaurant in Plaza Midwood. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

With his plans for the summer nixed, Tony lifts a handful of cash from his dad’s wallet and impulsively follows Nancy to the former fishing port on the tip of Cape Cod. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026

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

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