Antonyms for "say yes to" could be "decline," "refuse," "reject," "resist," and "deny." These words all convey a sense of negativity or disagreement, which is the opposite of agreeing to something. When someone says "no" to an invitation or offer, they are indicating that they do not want to or cannot participate. It is important to remember that saying no is a valid and necessary part of setting boundaries and prioritizing one's own needs. While saying yes can create opportunities and foster cooperation, saying no can also lead to greater self-awareness and empowerment.

What are the antonyms for Say yes to?

• v.

  • okay
  • censure
  ,
  • contradict
  ,
  • deny
  ,
  • disagree
  ,
  • disallow
  ,
  • disapprove
  ,
  • invalidate
  ,
  • oppose
  ,
  • prevent
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  • refuse
  ,
  • reject
  ,
  • repudiate
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  • veto
  .

Famous quotes with Say yes to

• Freedom of love is freedom to say yes to many lovers.

  Brigitte Boisselier
• That's my curse, I see the politics within these things and so I don't say yes to them.

  Alex Cox
• Architects are pretty much high-class whores. We can turn down projects the way they can turn down some clients, but we've both got to say yes to someone if we want to stay in business.

  Philip Johnson
• I have a tendency to say yes to a script or no to a script. Not yes based on a rewrite.

  William H. Macy
• I have worried about getting pigeon-holed, but now I think I've done enough weird, offbeat stuff not to be. And I also know that I do things for the right reasons: I've made my money, so I don't have to say yes to anything.

  Christopher Meloni

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