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reject

noun
  1. Something that is rejected.

  2. An unpopular person.

  3. A rejected defective product in a production line

Synonymsalien, castaway, outcast, castaway
verb
  1. To refuse to accept.

    "She even rejected my improved offer."

  2. To block a shot, especially if it sends the ball off the court.

  3. To refuse a romantic advance.

    "I've been rejected three times this week."

Synonymsabjure, abnegate, decline, deny, disown, refuse
Antonymsaccept, take up

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