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REJECT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Reject.

How to pronounce reject:

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Reject - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cull6

Reject - as a verb

Not accept something given or offered

Example: "I reject the idea of starting a war"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
accept12

Not accept as true

Example: "He refused to accept what she said"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decline10pass uprefuse9turn down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Deem wrong or inappropriate

Example: "I disapprove of her child rearing methods"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disapprove18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reject with contempt

Example: "She spurned his advances"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disdain9freeze offpooh-poohscorn7spurn7turn down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decline10refuse9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

Example: "His body rejected the liver of the donor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refuse9resist6

Refuse entrance or membership

Example: "They turned away hundreds of fans"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refuse9turn awayturn down
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
admit8

Dismiss from consideration or a contest

Example: "John was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eliminate11rule outwinnow out

Example Sentences

"She decided to reject the job offer because the salary was too low."
"The committee voted to reject the proposal due to lack of evidence."
"He felt hurt when his crush rejected his advances."
"The university may reject your application if you don't meet the requirements."
"I had to reject their invitation as I already had other plans."
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Word Game Points

Is REJECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reject is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REJECT has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is REJECT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reject is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REJECT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is REJECT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reject is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REJECT has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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