Synonyms for reject

Other words for “reject”, grouped by meaning.

We found 16 synonyms for “reject”. The most common are cull, refuse, pass up, turn down, decline.

noun the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality

Synonymscull

verb refuse to accept or acknowledge

Oppositesaccept

verb refuse to accept

verb deem wrong or inappropriate

Synonymsdisapprove

verb reject with contempt

verb resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

Synonymsresistrefuse

verb refuse entrance or membership

Oppositesadmit

verb dismiss from consideration or a contest

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University