rejection

n. the act of saying no to an idea, a request, or a person.

n. the act of refusing to accept, agree to, or believe something; often used in professional or romantic contexts.

“He felt a bit sad after the rejection of his job application.”

“The author faced multiple rejections from major publishing houses before finally securing a contract for her debut novel.”

n. when a person's body attacks a new organ after a transplant operation.

n. an immune response in which a host organism's immune system attacks a foreign biological tissue, such as a transplanted organ.

“Doctors monitored the patient closely for any signs of organ rejection.”

“Advances in immunosuppressant therapy have significantly reduced the risk of acute rejection following heart transplant surgery.”

Technical

n. in sports like basketball, the act of stopping an opponent's shot.

n. the act of blocking an opponent's shot, particularly in basketball.

“The crowd cheered after the defender's spectacular rejection at the rim.”

“The center's defensive dominance was defined by his ability to provide a clean rejection without committing a foul.”

Informal