Synonyms of reject
15 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for reject is castaway. Other synonyms of reject are outcast, alien, RTO, abjure and abnegate.
Synonyms and similar words for reject
nounSomething that is rejected.
nounA rejected takeoff.
verbMore synonyms
- abjureTo solemnly reject (someone or something); to abandon (someone or something) forever; to disavow, to disclaim, to...
- abnegate
- declineTo reject a penalty against the opposing team, usually because the result of accepting it would benefit the...
- denyTo disallow or reject.
- disown
- refuseTo decline (a request or demand).
- repudiateTo reject the truth or validity of; to deny.
- say noTo reject something.
- turn down
- dismissTo reject; to refuse to accept.
- discount
Opposite of reject
Meaning of reject
- verb To refuse to accept; to forswear.
- verb To block a shot, especially if it sends the ball off the court.
- verb To refuse a romantic advance.
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Questions about synonyms of reject
- What is another word for reject?
- Reject has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as castaway, outcast, alien, RTO, abjure, abnegate, decline and deny.
- What is the opposite of reject?
- The opposite of reject is accept. Other antonyms of reject are take up.
- What does reject mean?
- Reject means to refuse to accept; to forswear.
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