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Synonyms & Similar Words
refusing
declining
denying
dismissing
spurning
repudiating
renouncing
abandoning
forsaking
repelling
rebuffing
thwarting
defeating
opposing
resisting
protesting
objecting
dissenting
disagreeing
disapproving
disallowing
vetoing
nullifying
invalidating
refuting
rebutting
counteracting
Meaning of Rejecting
The primary meaning of "rejecting" is to refuse or decline something.
Definitions
- The act of refusing or declining something because it is not wanted, needed, or accepted
- * The act of refusing or declining someone because they are not wanted, needed, or accepted
- * The act of refusing or declining a proposal, idea, or suggestion
Etymology of Rejecting
The word "rejecting" originates from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "icere" (meaning "to throw"), with the past participle "rejectus" (meaning "thrown back")
Historically, the word "rejecting" has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of refusing or declining something
Example Uses
- The company is rejecting all job applications from unqualified candidates
- * She spent years rejecting suitors who did not meet her high standards
- * The committee is rejecting the proposal due to lack of funding
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
accepting
approving
allowing
permitting
endorsing
supporting
embracing
welcoming
agreeing
consenting
affirming
confirming
validating
sanctioning
authorizing
ratifying
acknowledging