Rejection is the act of denying or refusing something. DISMISSAL is a synonym for rejection, and is defined as the act of sending someone away or discarding something. NEGATION is another word for rejection, and is defined as the act of denying or contradicting something. REPULSE is another word for rejection, and is defined as the act of pushing something away or causing aversion. DISAGREEMENT is another word for rejection, and is defined as the act of not agreeing with something. VETO is another word for rejection, and is defined as the act of officially rejecting or prohibiting something. REPEAL is another word for rejection, and is defined as the act of revoking or canceling something. NAY is another word for rejection, and is defined as the act of expressing disapproval or DISAGREEMENT. DENIAL is another word for rejection, and is defined as the act of refusing to accept something. REFUSAL is another word for rejection, and is defined as the act of declining or rejecting something.