NO: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for NO?

Need another word that means the same as “no”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “no” in this overview.

The synonyms of “No” are: nobelium, rejection, refusal, veto, negation, rebuff, disapproval, turning down, turndown, declining, dismissal, cold shoulder, snub, snubbing, no more

No as a Noun

Definitions of "No" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “no” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A negative answer or decision, especially in voting.
• A negative.
• A radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding curium with carbon ions; 7 isotopes are known.

Synonyms of "No" as a noun (14 Words)

cold shoulder	A mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs.
declining	A downward slope or bend.
disapproval	The expression of disapproval. Jill replied with a hint of disapproval in her voice.
dismissal	The act of ordering or allowing someone to leave. The dismissal of an employee.
negation	The speech act of negating. The negation of A is briefly not A.
nobelium	The chemical element of atomic number 102, a radioactive metal of the actinide series. Nobelium does not occur naturally and was first produced by bombarding curium with carbon nuclei.
rebuff	An abrupt or ungracious rejection of an offer, request, or friendly gesture. His reserve was not intended as a rebuff.
refusal	The act of refusing. He became tired of his friend s refusal to see him.
rejection	The act of rejecting something. The rejection of the application for parole.
snub	An act of rebuffing or ignoring someone or something. The move was a snub to the government.
snubbing	A refusal to recognize someone you know.
turndown	A rejection or refusal. No idea should meet a flat turndown if there s a chance of a pay off.
turning down	Turning or twisting around (in place.
veto	A rejection by right of veto. His veto on our drinking after the meal was annoying.

Usage Examples of "No" as a noun

• His no was loud and clear.
• He was unable to change his automatic yes to a no.

No as an Adverb

Definitions of "No" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “no” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• Not at all; to no extent.
• Referring to the degree to which a certain quality is present.
• Not in any degree or manner; not at all.
• Used to express refusal or denial or disagreement etc or especially to emphasize a negative statement.
• Not.

Synonyms of "No" as an adverb (1 Word)

no more

Not in any degree or manner; not at all.

Usage Examples of "No" as an adverb

• I'll no be a minute.
• They were no more able to perform the task than I was.
• He was no heavier than a child.

Associations of "No" (30 Words)

abnegation	Self-denial. Abnegation of the Holy Trinity.
apophasis	Mentioning something by saying it will not be mentioned.
controvert	Deny the truth of (something. The views in the article have been controverted.
defense	Military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies. They died in the defense of Stalingrad.
denial	(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts. The denial of insurance to people with certain medical conditions.
deny	Deny formally an allegation of fact by the opposing party in a legal suit. Both firms deny any responsibility for the tragedy.
disallow	Command against. He was offside and the goal was disallowed.
disavow	Refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with. Her husband disavowed her after 30 years of marriage and six children.
disavowal	The denial of any responsibility or support for something; repudiation. His disavowal of his previous writings.
disclaim	Make a disclaimer about. The school disclaimed any responsibility for his death.
gainsay	Deny or contradict (a fact or statement. None could gainsay her.
impugn	Attack as false or wrong. The father does not impugn her capacity as a good mother.
imputation	The attribution to a source or cause. He denied the imputation.
inadmissible	Not to be allowed or tolerated. He held that such evidence was inadmissible.
interdict	Prohibit someone from (doing something. Society will never interdict sex.
negate	Deny the existence of. This action will negate the effect of my efforts.
nullify	Show to be invalid. Judges were unwilling to nullify government decisions.
objection	(law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality. His view is open to objection.
ostracism	(in ancient Greece) temporary banishment from a city by popular vote. The ostracism of Thucydides.
perjure	Wilfully tell an untruth or make a misrepresentation under oath; commit perjury. She admitted that she had perjured herself.
rebut	Claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false. But he their sharp assault right boldly did rebut.
refusal	The act of refusing. Dollar Girl hit several fences and had a refusal.
refuse	Refuse to accept. I refused to answer.
refutable	Able to be refuted.
refutation	The action of proving a statement or theory to be wrong or false. Scientific theory is always tentative open to refutation.
refute	Overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof. His voice challenging his audience to rise and refute him.
reject	Reject with contempt. These explanations of criminal behaviour have been rejected by sociologists.
rejection	The speech act of rejecting. Some people are reluctant to try it because they fear rejection.
repudiate	Refuse to accept; reject. She has repudiated policies associated with previous party leaders.
repudiation	Rejection of a proposal or idea. The repudiation of the debt by the city.