reject

[ri-jekt, ree-jekt] / rɪˈdʒɛkt, ˈri dʒɛkt /

VERB

say no to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deny dismiss rebuff refuse renounce repudiate scrap spurn turn down veto

STRONG

burn cashier chuck decline despise disallow disbelieve discard discount discredit disdain eliminate exclude jettison jilt kill nix repel reprobate repulse scoff scorn scout second shed shun slough

WEAK

cast aside cast off cast out give thumbs down to not buy pass by pass on pass up put down shoot down throw away throw out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

OK accept admit agree allow approve grant keep sanction welcome

STRONG

admire attract believe include increase like love praise take on trust

WEAK

choose ratify

Example Sentences

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"We reject once again, as we have repeatedly done, these false allegations," it said in a statement.

From Barron's

The 50-year-old director said he sought funding to make his 2020 film "Pieces of a Woman" in Hungarian but was rejected.

From Barron's

The union has rejected a 3.2% pay offer, a spokesperson said.

From BBC

"In fact, we strongly reject them," he added.

From Barron's

"Can you say no? Yes," Mourinho told reporters when asked if he could reject an approach from the Madrid chief.

From Barron's