to neg

Examples

• All

• We'll see what happens and but certainly as we speak, he is negated on all of that.

• OK, this is the exact same mechanism that we get to negate Ratner type shearing.

• So I negative split, negative split it right?

• When it came time to discuss his proposal, she decided to neg his ideas without giving them a chance.

• During the meeting, the manager chose to neg the idea of extending the deadline.

Synonyms

R

to refuse

vsto neg

∞ 1.7

To say no to a request or offer

is generally more casual and dismissive than a plain formal refusal

R

to reject

vsto neg

760 1.9

Refuse to accept someone or something

is milder and more casual, focusing on dismissing rather than firmly denying

T

to turn down

vsto neg

373 2.9

Refuse an offer, invitation, or request

is even more casual and often dismissive rather than simply refusing politely

D

to decline

vsto neg

334 3.4

To say no politely to an offer or invitation

is more casual and blunt rather than courteous and formal

V

to vote nay

vsto neg

• Formal

5 7.0

To say 'nay' when voting to show you are against a proposal

is an informal, casual way to dismiss rather than an official vote

W

to wave one's hand dismissively

vsto neg

1 6.7

To move your hand to show you do not care

is similar in dismissal but usually uses words rather than only gestures

N

to negative

vsto neg

• Formal

1 7.5

To vote against a proposal in a meeting

is informal dismissal rather than a formal or official rejection

Antonyms

A

to accept

∞ 1.0

To take something someone offers, for example a gift or invitation

A

to approve

926 1.6

To officially agree to something or think that it is good

How Rejecting

to spurn

18 7.7

to reject

760 1.9

to turn down

373 2.9

to neg

• Informal

2 9.9

to dismiss

296 3.0

to brush off

• Informal

29 3.9

Surface Forms

Etymology