Synonyms for

Rejecting

Verb / rɪˈdʒektɪŋ / / ri:ˈdʒektɪŋ / Another word for rejecting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Rejecting means refusing to accept or consider something.

Synonyms & similar words

decline freezeoff eliminate reject turnaway disapprove passup resist admit spurn approve turndown winnowout disdain poohpooh scorn refuse ruleout accept refusing denying dismissing repudiating declining spurning refuting rebuffing disapproving negating opposing renouncing abandoning withdrawing forbidding prohibiting excluding banning vetoing

Synonyms by register

Formal

refuse decline dismiss repudiate

Informal

turn down say no to brush off give the boot

Literary

spurn scorn disdain

Antonyms

accept approve embrace welcome adopt receive endorse

Common collocations

  • rejecting an offer
  • rejecting a proposal
  • rejecting a candidate
  • rejecting the idea
  • rejecting the advice
  • rejecting the request
  • rejecting the application

Word family

noun rejection
verb reject
adjective rejecting
adverb rejectingly

Usage note

The word 'rejecting' implies a strong refusal, often with a sense of disapproval or dismissal. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The company is rejecting all applications with incomplete forms.
  2. She was rejecting his apology because she didn't believe it was sincere.
  3. The teacher is rejecting any late assignments.
  4. The committee is rejecting the proposal due to lack of evidence.
  5. He is rejecting the idea of going to the party tonight.

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