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 reject

vsto neg

839 1.9

Refuse to accept someone or something

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

R

to refuse

vsto neg

716 1.7

To say no to a request or offer

is generally more casual and dismissive than a plain formal refusal

T

to turn down

vsto neg

312 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

272 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

2 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

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

7.5

To vote against a proposal in a meeting

is informal dismissal rather than a formal or official rejection

Antonyms

A

to approve

∞ 1.6

To officially agree to something or think that it is good

A

to accept

793 1.0

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

How Rejecting

to spurn

26 7.7

to reject

839 1.9

to turn down

312 2.9

to neg

• Informal

9.9

to dismiss

332 3.0

to brush off

• Informal

22 3.9

Surface Forms

Etymology