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naysaying

/ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее акт выражения отказа, возражения или негативного ответа на просьбу или предложение.

A noun referring to the act of expressing refusal, opposition, or a negative response to a request or proposal.

uncountable

  1. Act of refusalC1formal

    The act of saying no to a request, proposal, or suggestion.

    ruОтказ

    • His constant naysaying frustrated the team's efforts.
    • The committee's naysaying blocked the new initiative.
    • She was tired of the naysaying from her colleagues.

    Synonymsdeclinationdemurraldenialdissentnegationoppositionrefusalrejection

    Antonymsacceptanceagreementassentconsent

Forms
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  • naysayings' possessive plural form
  • naysaying's possessive singular form