Nay-say

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪ- ˈseɪ/

Nay-say (verb)

  1. to say no or express disagreement about something.

Examples

  • She tends to nay-say every new idea.
  • They often nay-say proposals without offering alternatives.

Common collocations: nay-say a proposal, habitually nay-say, nay-say an idea

Synonyms of Nay-say

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Nay-say

  • when someone accepts or supports an idea
  • when someone gives consent or endorsement