no; the noes
「否」 has other readings with different meanings.
no
no; nay
否と言えない雰囲気だったよ。
The atmosphere was such that I couldn't say no.
彼の提案を否と言うつもりはない。
I don't intend to say no to his proposal.
否か応かを聞かせてください。
Please tell me yes or no.