Grant and Nay

Grant

Grant noun - A sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action.

Nay is an antonym for grant.

Nearby Words: granted, granting, grantee, grantor

Nay

Nay noun - An unwillingness to grant something asked for.
Usage example: gave a resounding nay to the request for a mixed-company camping trip

Grant is an antonym for nay.

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Knight and Rogue Series Nay-Theist: Everyone is a firm believer in the Creature and Moon Gods, but as these gods only look out for plants and animals and smite anyone who harms the things they grant magic to, humans are more interested in minimizing interaction with these deities than practicing any sort of worship.
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