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REJECTING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Rejecting.

Rejecting - as a noun

The person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cull6

Rejecting - as a verb

Not accept something given or offered

Example: "I reject the idea of starting a war"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
accept12

Not accept as true

Example: "He refused to accept what she said"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decline10pass uprefuse9turn down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Deem wrong or inappropriate

Example: "I disapprove of her child rearing methods"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disapprove18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reject with contempt

Example: "She spurned his advances"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disdain9freeze offpooh-poohscorn7spurn7turn down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decline10refuse9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

Example: "His body rejected the liver of the donor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refuse9resist6

Refuse entrance or membership

Example: "They turned away hundreds of fans"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refuse9turn awayturn down
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
admit8

Dismiss from consideration or a contest

Example: "John was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eliminate11rule outwinnow out

Example Sentences

"He had a rejecting attitude towards authority."
"The rejecting behavior of the child concerned the teacher."
"Her rejecting tone made it clear she was not interested."
"Their rejecting response to the proposal was disheartening."
"The rejecting nature of the task left him feeling discouraged."
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Word Game Points

Is REJECTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rejecting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REJECTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is REJECTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rejecting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REJECTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is REJECTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rejecting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REJECTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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