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nixed

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To reject or cancel something.

Usage: The company nixed the proposed budget for next year.

Sample Sentence 1: The board of directors nixed the idea of a merger with their competitor.

Sample Sentence 2: The teacher nixed the student's request for an extension on the deadline.

Sense 2: To put an end to or prevent something from happening.

Usage: The heavy rain nixed our plans for a picnic in the park.

Sample Sentence 1: The sudden power outage nixed our chances of watching the highly anticipated finale of the TV show.

Sample Sentence 2: The injured player's absence nixed our team's chances of winning the championship.

Sense 3: (Informal) To defeat or outsmart someone.

Usage: The clever detective nixed the criminal's escape plan.

Sample Sentence 1: The experienced chess player effortlessly nixed his opponent's strategy.

Sample Sentence 2: The quick-thinking entrepreneur nixed her competitor's attempt to steal her business idea.

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