rejections (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʒɛkʃənz/

Definition

Formal or informal refusals to accept, believe, or grant something that has been offered or requested.

Examples

• The committee issued several rejections for the grant applications that failed to meet the criteria.

• Dealing with constant rejections is a difficult but inevitable part of an actor's career.

• His repeated rejections of the peace treaty led to further escalation of the conflict.

Synonyms of rejections

Words with a similar meaning to rejections:

• refusals
• denials
• rebuffs
• repudiations

Antonyms of rejections

Words with the opposite meaning to rejections:

• acceptances
• approvals

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