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nay

no

Related forms: nay · 2 words in this dictionary

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2 words

To say no to something; to deny, refuse, or oppose something, especially persistently or habitually.

nay+say

Shared component: nay · no

a person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views, especially one who opposes or rejects something.

nay+say+er

Shared component: nay · no