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Definition rejection in British English

rejection noun

noun
/rɪˈdʒekʃ(ə)n/
1

a refusal to accept, approve, or support something

Example

Their rejection of the peace plan raises the threat of a more general war.

Example

Approval or rejection of the project is up to the Italian cultural affairs minister.

Example

an outright rejection of authority

Synonyms and related words
refusal silence denial
2

a refusal to show someone the love or kindness that they need or expect

Example

Fear of rejection prevents many people from forming close relationships.

Synonyms and related words
cruelty evil abuse
2.1

the feeling that someone does not love or want you

Example

Many of the counsellors have themselves experienced failure and rejection as children.

Synonyms and related words
sadness depression grief
3

a refusal to accept someone for a job or course of study

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affirmative action applicant application
3.1

a letter that tells you that you have not got a job or a place on a course of study

4

the failure of someone's body to accept a new organ in a transplant operation

Synonyms and related words
blood bank blood donor donate
Definition rejection in British English