Entry Word: rejection

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement <made a flat rejection of the charges against him> — see denial 2
2 an unwillingness to grant something asked for <the principalʼs swift rejection of our request for a classroom in which to hold our club meetings> — see denial 1
3 something separated from a group or lot for not being as good as the others <that pile is for rejections, and this one is for applications weʼll be accepting> — see cull