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to show an immune response and not accept a new organ in the body
to refuse to believe in or abide by the rules, principles, or norms of a particular system, ideology, or belief structure
to fail to provide enough affection or care to a person or animal
to dismiss or decide against using or distributing something
to decline or turn down someone's application or request for a specific opportunity or position
a person regarded as unwanted, worthless, or socially outcast
What is the origin of the term "reject" and how is it used?
"Reject" comes from the Latin reicere, meaning "to throw back," and entered English in the 16th century to describe something or someone refused or cast aside. Over time, it became a label for a person regarded as unwanted, worthless, or socially outcast, extending the idea of rejection from objects to people. It is used in informal speech, insults, and social commentary to demean someone's status or perceived value. The term is derogatory when applied to people, signaling exclusion and contempt, though it can be neutral in technical or institutional contexts unrelated to individuals.
the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality
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