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Synonyms & Similar Words
refusal
denial
dismissal
repudiation
declination
spurning
renunciation
abandonment
exclusion
ostracism
banishment
ejection
expulsion
termination
cancellation
revocation
negation
disapproval
disavowal
repulsion
abhorrence
aversion
dislike
distaste
disinclination
reluctance
hesitance
unwillingness
unacceptance
nonacceptance
rejectionism
refutation
repudiation
debunking
dismissal
Meaning of Rejection
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, rejection refers to the act of rejecting something, especially a proposal or an offer, or the state of being rejected.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines rejection as the act or state of refusing to accept something, or the refusal to accept, consider, or approve something.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes rejection as the act of saying or showing that you do not want or accept something, or the fact of being turned down or refused.
Example Uses
- The company's rejection of the proposal was a disappointment to the team.
- She felt a sense of rejection after being turned down for the job.
- The rejection of the new policy was met with widespread criticism.
- The patient's body rejected the transplanted organ.
- The writer faced rejection from several publishers before finally getting a book deal.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
acceptance
approval
affirmation
confirmation
ratification
validation
endorsement
sanction
authorization
permission
consent
agreement
acquiescence
compliance
tolerance
acceptance
recognition
acknowledgement
appreciation
admiration
praise
commendation
approval