
Reject - definition of reject by The Free Dictionary
reject vb (tr) 1. to refuse to accept, acknowledge, use, believe, etc 2. to throw out as useless or worthless; discard
Rejection - definition of rejection by The Free Dictionary
1. One that has been rejected: a reject from the varsity team; a tire that is a reject. 2. Slang A foolish or socially inept person.
Rejected - definition of rejected by The Free Dictionary
1. One that has been rejected: a reject from the varsity team; a tire that is a reject. 2. Slang A foolish or socially inept person.
Quash - definition of quash by The Free Dictionary
quash - From Latin quatere, "shake," it generally means "reject as invalid, especially by legal procedure," or "put an end to; suppress." See also related terms for reject. Farlex Trivia …
Repudiated - definition of repudiated by The Free Dictionary
re•pu•di•ate (rɪˈpyu diˌeɪt) v.t. -at•ed, -at•ing. 1. to reject as having no authority or binding force. 2. to disown: to repudiate a son. 3. to reject with disapproval or condemnation. 4. to reject with …
Abjure - definition of abjure by The Free Dictionary
Define abjure. abjure synonyms, abjure pronunciation, abjure translation, English dictionary definition of abjure. repudiate, recant, or retract; to renounce under oath, forswear: abjure …
Spurn - definition of spurn by The Free Dictionary
1. To reject with disdain or contempt. See Synonyms at refuse 1. 2. Archaic To kick at or tread on disdainfully.
Rebuff - definition of rebuff by The Free Dictionary
re•buff (rɪˈbʌf) n. 1. a blunt or abrupt rejection, as of unwelcome advances.
Summarily - definition of summarily by The Free Dictionary
1. Presenting the substance in a condensed form; concise: a summary review. 2. Performed speedily and without ceremony: summary justice; a summary rejection.
out of hand - Idioms by The Free Dictionary
COMMON If you reject an idea or suggestion out of hand, you reject it without hesitating and without discussing it or considering it first. He has rejected out of hand any suggestion that …