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    Rechazó (en. Rejection)

    /reˈtʃa.so/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To dismiss or not accept something that is proposed.
    He rejected the job offer because he didn't like the place.
    Él rechazó la oferta de trabajo porque no le agradaba el lugar.
    To show disapproval or repulsion towards someone or something.
    The community rejected the proposed new laws.
    La comunidad rechazó las nuevas leyes propuestas.
    To not accept the entry or presence of a person.
    He was rejected at the club door for not complying with the dress code.
    Fue rechazado en la puerta del club por no cumplir con el código de vestimenta.

    Etymology

    Derives from the verb 'rechazar', which comes from the Latin 'rejacere', meaning 'to let fall again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    social rejection
    Disapproval or marginalization experienced within social groups.
    rechazo social
    to feel rejection
    Experience of not being accepted or desired by others.
    sentir rechazo
    rejection of violence
    Refusal to accept any form of violence.
    rechazo a la violencia

    Related Words

    to reject
    Verb that means not to accept something.
    rechazar
    to repudiate
    Verb that means to reject something with disdain.
    repudiar
    to dismiss
    Verb that implies considering something as not relevant.
    desestimar

    Slang Meanings

    Strong or total rejection.
    That project had an absolute rejection at the meeting.
    Ese proyecto tuvo un rechazo absoluto en la reunión.
    Snub from someone.
    He snubbed her when she asked him out.
    Le hizo un rechazo cuando le pidió salir.