Synonyms of nixes

nixes

verb

present tense third-person singular of nix

1

as in denies

to be unwilling to grant

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• denies
• rejects
• refuses
• declines
• disapproves
• disallows
• withholds
• forbids
• prohibits
• restricts
• vetoes
• spurns
• bans
• keeps
• proscribes
• enjoins
• negatives
• restrains
• repels
• rebuffs
• curbs
• reprobates
• constrains
• hinders
• holds
• checks
• represses
• impedes
• obstructs
• balks (at)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permits
• provides
• concedes
• allows
• lets
• grants
• gives
• affords
• furnishes
• authorizes
• supplies
• OKs
• agrees (to)
• licenses
• acquiesces
• consents (to)
• warrants
• commissions
• accedes (to)
• assents (to)
• accords
• sanctions
• vouchsafes

2

as in dismisses

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

• dismisses
• refuses
• kills
• vetoes
• disapproves
• downs
• disallows
• blackballs
• declines
• shoots down
• negatives
• blacklists

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confirms
• approves
• admits
• allows
• passes
• ratifies
• supports
• elects
• sanctions
• assents (to)

3

as in refuses

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

the committee nixed the additional expenditures

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refuses
• rejects
• declines
• ignores
• denies
• spurns
• avoids
• dismisses
• disapproves
• passes
• withdraws
• forbids
• repudiates
• vetoes
• balks (at)
• disputes
• passes up
• deselects
• turns down
• throws over
• overrules
• prohibits
• disdains
• throws out
• rebuffs
• scorns
• renounces
• reprobates
• disavows
• negatives
• revokes
• proscribes
• turns one's back on
• retracts
• refutes
• contradicts
• recants
• recalls
• disclaims
• scouts
• bypasses
• negates
• abjures
• forswears
• blows off
• disowns
• disproves
• refrains (from)
• rebuts
• disallows
• backtracks
• abstains (from)
• shoots down
• sticks
• gainsays
• disagrees (with)
• reneges
• takes back
• controverts
• forbears
• unsays
• detours
• backs off
• backs down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approves
• accepts
• agrees (to)
• receives
• adopts
• tolerates
• takes
• embraces
• welcomes
• agrees
• condones
• swallows
• consents
• chooses
• acquiesces
• selects
• supports
• assents
• countenances
• accedes
• espouses
• handpicks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nixes

In Alabama, state officials are scrambling to finalize the details of two separate primary elections to accommodate a map that nixes two majority-Black districts. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026

This nixes the stress of having to meet someone during the day. — Ayana Underwood, Outside, 2 Mar. 2026

Given that Catherine never gives birth in the film, Fennell nixes the possibility of exploring the next generation in a second movie. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026

The proposal eliminates the supplemental learning funds for all online schools across the state — about $20 million — and nixes about $3 million in transportation funding for virtual schools. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026

But with the June primary ballot deadline rapidly approaching, the delay likely nixes the possibility of the city amending its own tax before a possible statewide measure goes before voters. — Calmatters, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026

Joyce nixes the idea immediately. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025

Griesinger’s observation nixes the possibility of the series losing popularity due to overexposure. — JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025

Fishers nixes plans for another Allisonville roundabout after crash spike at 96th Street circle Noblesville has dominated Indiana soccer for years. — John Tufts, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 2025