Synonyms of turndown

turndown 1 of 2

noun

ˈtərn-ˌdau̇n 

as in refusal

an unwillingness to grant something asked for

the request to use the restroom was just a formality—I really didn't expect a turndown

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refusal
• rejection
• denial
• declination
• no
• nonacceptance
• rebuff
• suppression
• disallowance
• nay
• injunction
• veto
• repudiation
• repression
• spurn
• repulse
• negative
• deterrence
• ban
• discouragement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approval
• allowance
• grant
• agreement
• acceptance
• clearance
• consent
• permission
• license
• authorization
• signature
• leave
• sanction
• concurrence
• seal
• OK
• accession
• acquiescence
• assent
• stamp
• sufferance
• imprimatur

turn down

2 of 2

verb

as in to refuse

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

I'm afraid that I will have to turn down your invitation

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of turndown

Noun

Wellness is also sprinkled throughout the stay in other ways outside of Thistle, like the welcome ritual and the nightly turndown service. — Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

For luxury hotels where the staff offers daily cleaning services and nightly turndown services, guests should leave a little more. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Verb

The Archbishop O’Hara Hall of Famer sought other opportunities, but eventually turned down an offer to start Baker’s program a year later, after Gillette begrudgingly recommended her for the job. — Pj Green august 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

Natalie Wood had already turned down the part, and the studio had looked at hundreds of other actresses before MacGraw came aboard. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026