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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)
cull

Rejecting - as a verb

Not accept something given or offered

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluatejudgepass judgment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
accept

Not accept as true

Example: "He refused to accept what she said"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
declinepass uprefuseturn down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Deem wrong or inappropriate

Example: "I disapprove of her child rearing methods"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disapprove
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluatejudgepass judgment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reject with contempt

Example: "She spurned his advances"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disdainfreeze offpooh-poohscornspurnturn down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
declinerefuse
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)
refuseresist

Refuse entrance or membership

Example: "They turned away hundreds of fans"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refuseturn awayturn down
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
admit

Dismiss from consideration or a contest

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eliminaterule 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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