turndown

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of TURNDOWN

an unwillingness to grant something asked for <the request to use the restroom was just a formality—I really didn't expect a turndown>

Synonyms declination, disallowance, nay, no, nonacceptance, refusal, rejection, turndown

Near Antonyms acceptance, accession, acquiescence, agreement, assent, authorization, clearance, concurrence, consent, leave, license (or licence), permission, sanction, sufferance; imprimatur, seal, signature, stamp

Antonyms allowance, approval, grant, OK (or okay)

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