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Word entry · 6 letters

reject

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"Refuse to accept"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/Part of speech verb, nounSorted ceejrtStarts with REnds with T2 cluesVery common crossword word
1R2E3J4E5C6T

Definitions

  1. 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

01Refuse to accept6 letters
02Turn down6 letters

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