reject

/ɹɪdʒˈɛkt/

/ˈɹidʒɛkt/, /ɹɪˈdʒɛkt/

[verb] [noun]

to reject

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to refuse to accept or agree with something

synonyms : decline

pass up

refuse

turn down

antonyms : accept

reject with contempt

synonyms : disdain

to show an immune response and not accept a new organ in the body

synonyms : refuse

resist

refuse to accept or acknowledge

antonyms : accept

deem wrong or inappropriate

synonyms : disapprove

antonyms : approve

dismiss from consideration or a contest

synonyms : eliminate

rule out

winnow out

refuse entrance or membership

synonyms : refuse

turn away

turn down

antonyms : admit

Reject

[NOUN]

the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality

synonyms : cull

Examples

1. The strict teacher rejected the student's late assignment.

2. They rejected negotiations out of hand.

3. I had to reject the job offer due to the low salary.

4. They rejected our suggestion to change the design.

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