Antonyms for nonos

Grammar : Noun

Spell : noh-noh

Phonetic Transcription : ˈnoʊˌnoʊ

Definition of nonos

Origin : 1942, from reduplication of no.

As in malediction : noun curse
As in oath : noun curse
As in profanity : noun foul language
As in prohibition : noun ban, forbiddance
As in regulation : noun rule, requirement
As in restriction : noun limit
As in rule : noun standard, principle of behavior
As in ban : noun official forbiddance
As in swearing : noun foul language
As in taboo : noun something not allowed, permitted
As in interdiction : noun forbiddance
As in proscription : noun forbiddance
As in constraint : noun force
As in curse : noun hateful, swearing remark
As in forbidden fruit : noun immoral indulgence
As in guide : noun information, instructions

Example sentences :

For if they do not do this, they believe that their nonos will punish them with some evil result.
Extract from : « The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 - Volume 40 of 55 » by Francisco Colin

These nonos are often addressed in prayer, in order to bring down blessings or to avert calamities.
Extract from : « A Visit to the Philippine Islands » by John Bowring

Now they ask permission of the nonos for any task, with the pasingtabi sa nono.
Extract from : « The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 - Volume 40 of 55 » by Francisco Colin

The girl wore it as the Maid herself, and sat the horse without faltering, despite the nonos and the heat.
Extract from : « White Shadows in the South Seas » by Frederick O'Brien

He fell into a reverie, scratching his legs after the nonos and letting his cigarette go out.
Extract from : « White Shadows in the South Seas » by Frederick O'Brien

These nonos are the dread sand-flies that Pre Victorien had run from to get some sleep in Atuona.
Extract from : « White Shadows in the South Seas » by Frederick O'Brien

The nonos that settled in a swarm on his swollen, poisoned hands were nothing to him in the rapture of that memory.
Extract from : « White Shadows in the South Seas » by Frederick O'Brien

They have clung to their lonely paepaes despite their poverty of numbers and the ferocity of the nonos.
Extract from : « White Shadows in the South Seas » by Frederick O'Brien

“The nonos (sand-flies) are so furious the last month,” he said with a patient smile.
Extract from : « White Shadows in the South Seas » by Frederick O'Brien

They sat by cocoanut-husk fires, the acrid smoke of which daunted the nonos.
Extract from : « White Shadows in the South Seas » by Frederick O'Brien

Synonyms for nonos

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