Reject Definition
reject
noun
- the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality
verb
- refuse to accept or acknowledge; "I reject the idea of starting a war"; "The journal rejected the student's paper"
- refuse to accept; "He refused my offer of hospitality"
- deem wrong or inappropriate; "I disapprove of her child rearing methods"
- reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances"
- resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ; "His body rejected the liver of the donor"
- refuse entrance or membership; "They turned away hundreds of fans"; "Black people were often rejected by country clubs"
- dismiss from consideration or a contest; "John was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi"; "This possibility can be eliminated from our consideration"
"Reject" in song lyrics
See how reject is used in real songs:
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"Cause every weak rhyme ya bring, I will reject"
2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all -
"In this rap game you're a reject"
Antoinette — Shake, Rattle & Roll -
"We reject"
Asheru — Revolution
Words that rhyme with reject
Usage tips for "reject"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "reject" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for reject to find words that pair well.