Nay and Suppression

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

Suppression and nay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Suppression" instead a noun "Nay".

Suppression

Suppression noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

Nay and suppression are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nay" instead a noun "Suppression".

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