Definitions
dismiss from consideration or a contest
Word origin
From Late Middle English rejecten, from Latin reiectus, past participle of reicere (“to throw back”), from re- (“back”) + iacere (“to throw”). Displaced native Old English āweorpan (literally “to throw out”).
Used in a sentence
“She even rejected my improved offer.”
“I've been rejected three times this week.”
“It's unexpected / It usually is / When you're rejected / Or you take a hit”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Refuse to accept”6 letters
02“Turn down”6 letters
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