Assent and Nay

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Assent noun - Agreement with a statement or proposal to do something.

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Nay is an antonym for assent.

Nearby Words: assenting, assented

Nay noun - An unwillingness to grant something asked for.

Usage example: gave a resounding nay to the request for a mixed-company camping trip

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Assent is an antonym for nay.

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