Nix and Prohibit

Nix

Nix verb - To be unwilling to grant.
Usage example: our supervisor nixed my request to work from home, if only on a trial basis

Prohibit is a synonym for nix. In some cases you can use "Prohibit" instead a verb "Nix".

Prohibit

Prohibit verb - Command against.

Nix is a synonym for prohibit in stop topic. You can use "Nix" instead a verb "Prohibit".

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