Synonyms of pass up

pass up

verb

as in to refuse

to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to

I must pass up the offer to be chairman of this event

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refuse
• reject
• decline
• turn down
• throw over
• ignore
• throw out
• pass
• avoid
• balk (at)
• deny
• withdraw
• dispute
• dismiss
• veto
• spurn
• disapprove
• deselect
• turn one's back on
• negative
• repudiate
• blow off
• forbid
• shoot down
• reprobate
• nix
• take back
• refrain (from)
• abstain (from)
• disdain
• overrule
• scout
• prohibit
• disagree (with)
• scorn
• rebuff
• proscribe
• back down
• renounce
• recall
• retract
• revoke
• forbear
• stick
• refute
• contradict
• gainsay
• disavow
• disclaim
• disprove
• back off
• bypass
• recant
• forswear
• rebut
• controvert
• abjure
• detour
• unsay
• negate
• disown
• backtrack
• disallow
• renege

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agree (to)
• accept
• approve
• receive
• tolerate
• take
• adopt
• swallow
• welcome
• condone
• embrace
• agree
• select
• choose
• countenance
• consent
• acquiesce
• accede
• support
• assent
• espouse
• handpick

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pass up

And for the fashionistas, don’t pass up this $15 maxi dress or 81% off this name-brand swimsuit. — Anja Webb, Parents, 1 July 2026

The oysters on the half shell are a favorite for Colby, while Megan never passes up the tagliatelle bolognese, especially when paired with a glass of Pinot Noir expertly selected by Nancy Smith. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

From anti-breakage hair masks to multi-use styling tools, these products are too good to pass up. — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 27 June 2026

Some deals—like this 12-inch hybrid mattress that’s now just over $300—are too good to pass up. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026