statement abnegation

disapproval rebuttal rejection repudiation retraction veto

adjuration brush-off contradiction declination disavowal disclaimer disproof dissent forswearing nay negation negative nix nonacceptance prohibition protestation rebuff refutal refutation renouncement renunciation repulse turndown

abstaining cold shoulder controversion disallowance dismissing gainsaying noncommittal refraining refusing rejecting renegement repudiating

allowance approval confirmation ratification sanction

agreement permission

affirmation avowal claim corroboration vouching