NIXED Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

nixed

verb

past tense of nix

as in refused

to be unwilling to grant our supervisor nixed my request to work from home, if only on a trial basis

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as in dismissed

to reject by or as if by a vote movie audiences have effectively nixed the idea of the reviving the old-fashioned western by emphatically ignoring this latest effort

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as in rejected

to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to the committee nixed the additional expenditures

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Recent Examples of nixed The stickers were a mainstay of parking enforcement for decades in the city before the City Council nixed them in 2011. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 Now, riding an 8-1 surge that may have nixed a sell-off, the Padres can dig into a 50-game playoff race on the other side of the trade deadline, starting Monday night in Phoenix. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 On Friday, the singer appeared to be unaware the September show had been nixed. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Aug. 2026 But in 2012, opposition from small business and labor groups nixed its plan, and Walmart hasn’t returned. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 Pinky’s Westside Grill has nixed plans for a third Charlotte-area restaurant in Plaza Midwood. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 With his plans for the summer nixed, Tony lifts a handful of cash from his dad’s wallet and impulsively follows Nancy to the former fishing port on the tip of Cape Cod. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026 Some artists have nixed dates due to what are considered to be legitimate health reasons, including such reliable ticket-sellers as Dolly Parton, the Beach Boys and Barry Manilow. — Chris Willman, Variety, 25 July 2026 Last year, Congress nixed the EV tax credits meant to encourage Americans to go electric. — Tim Levin, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

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Related Articles The union says the museum has refused to negotiate better pay, including time and a half on bank holidays.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
West refused and went to Texas before the baby was born, prompting Paxton to secure a court order saying the baby must receive lifesaving medical care after birth.

— Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of refused

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But the fate of Mangione’s state case, set to go to trial next month, now hangs in the balance as his attorneys seek to get second-degree murder and weapons charges dismissed over double jeopardy protections.

— Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
All six defendants initially faced torture charges that were dismissed.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of dismissed

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The bill passed by the Senate, but the House of Representatives rejected the measure in February.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Forest are also still keen on Lucas Bergvall, the Swedish international, although Tottenham’s valuation of the midfielder could be a stumbling block, with the London club having already rejected one bid.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of rejected

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, whose administration has pursued a more environmentally focused agenda, vetoed some measures outright and parts of others.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Here in California, Democratic governors Jerry Brown and Gavin Newsom both vetoed bills to allow general law cities to adopt RCV.

— Paul Haughey, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of vetoed

Verb

And while her office brought its findings to the Illinois State Police and Cook County state’s attorney, a spokesperson said, Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke declined to immediately bring charges.

— Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Investigators ultimately declined to file criminal charges against Brady Kiser in connection with the toddler’s death.

— Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026

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