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rejection

re·jec·tion

rejection

 
 
pronunciation:
rih jek shn
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of rejecting or state of being rejected.
Her rejection of his marriage proposal surprised and hurt him.
synonyms:
denial, disallowance, disclaimer, dismissal, disposal, refusal, repudiation, turndown
antonyms:
choice, selection
definition 2: something discarded or rejected.
synonyms:
castoff, discard, junk, refuse, rubbish, trash
antonyms:
selection
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