nixes
The word “nixes” has 2 syllables: nix-es
It's pronounced as /ˈnɪksɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for nixes?
In the thesaurus, “nixes” has 79 synonyms and 46 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for nixes along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for nixes
- abjures
- avoids
- backs down
- backs off
- backtracks
- bans
- blackballs
- blacklists
- blows off
- bypasses
- checks
- constrains
- contradicts
- controverts
- curbs
- declines
- denies
- deselects
- detours
- disallows
- disapproves
- disavows
- disclaims
- disdains
- dismisses
- disowns
- disproves
- disputes
- downs
- enjoins
- forbears
- forbids
- foreswears
- forswears
- gainsays
- hinders
- holds
- ignores
- impedes
- keeps
- kills
- negates
- negatives
- obstructs
- overrules
- passes
- passes up
- prohibits
- proscribes
- rebuffs
- rebuts
- recalls
- recants
- refuses
- refutes
- rejects
- reneges
- renounces
- repels
- represses
- reprobates
- repudiates
- restrains
- restricts
- retracts
- revokes
- scorns
- scouts
- shoots down
- spurns
- sticks
- takes back
- throws out
- throws over
- turns down
- unsays
- vetoes
- withdraws
- withholds
Antonyms for nixes
- accedes
- accepts
- accords
- acquiesces
- admits
- adopts
- affords
- agrees
- allows
- approves
- assents
- authorizes
- chooses
- commissions
- concedes
- condones
- confirms
- consents
- countenances
- elects
- embraces
- espouses
- furnishes
- gives
- grants
- handpicks
- lets
- licences
- licenses
- okays
- oks
- passes
- permits
- provides
- ratifies
- receives
- sanctions
- selects
- supplies
- supports
- swallows
- takes
- tolerates
- vouchsafes
- warrants
- welcomes
Meanings of nixes
- verb
- To make something become nothing; to reject or cancel.
- To destroy or eradicate.
- noun
- Nothing.
Example Sentences
- The boss quickly nixes any idea that isn’t cost-effective.
- She often nixes weekend plans if the weather turns bad.
- The committee usually nixes proposals lacking proper research.
- He nixes desserts to stick to his diet.
- The director nixes scenes that slow down the story.
On this page you'll find 125 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nixes, such as: abjures, accedes, accepts, accords, acquiesces, admits, adopts.
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