rejects

VERB

say no to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deny dismiss rebuff refuse renounce repudiate scrap spurn turn down veto

STRONG

burn cashier chuck decline despise disallow disbelieve discard discount discredit disdain eliminate exclude jettison jilt kill nix repel reprobate repulse scoff scorn scout second shed shun slough

WEAK

cast aside cast off cast out give thumbs down to not buy pass by pass on pass up put down shoot down throw away throw out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

OK accept admit agree allow approve grant keep sanction welcome

STRONG

admire attract believe include increase like love praise take on trust

WEAK

choose ratify

Example Sentences

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The California-based computer networking giant rejects the accusations that it "aided and abetted" human rights abuses against members of the Falun Gong, which has been banned in China since 1999.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

“This is our God: Jesus, King of Peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to justify war,” Leo said during a Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The court holds complete discretion to choose which cases to consider each term and always rejects the vast majority of petitions that it receives.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

California rejects the criticism but last week announced a major investigation of providers that officials said bilked taxpayers out of more than $260 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Homeopathy is a type of medicine that rejects the use of harsh chemicals and other techniques.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow