reject

noun verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: re-ject (2)
English Definition

Dismiss as inadequate, unacceptable, or faulty.

Example Sentence

The committee decided to reject his proposal.

US IPA /rɪˈdʒekt/
UK IPA /rɪˈdʒekt/

Synonyms

refuse decline turn down discard

Antonyms

accept approve welcome