Reject
/rɪˈdʒɛkt/noun
To dismiss or refuse to accept something or someone.
Did you know?The concept of rejecting something is deeply tied to ancient rituals of casting off unwanted energies or entities, echoing the idea of spiritual cleansing.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
reicere
“To throw back or cast aside.”
Old French
Old French
rejetter
“To throw away or reject.”
Middle English
Middle English
rejecten
“To refuse or cast aside.”
Modern English
English
reject
“To refuse to accept or consider.”