Meaning : Refuse to accept or acknowledge.
Example :
I reject the idea of starting a war.
The journal rejected the student's paper.
Meaning : Deem wrong or inappropriate.
Example :
I disapprove of her child rearing methods.
Synonyms : disapprove
Meaning : Refuse entrance or membership.
Example :
They turned away hundreds of fans.
Black people were often rejected by country clubs.
Meaning : Dismiss from consideration or a contest.
Example :
John was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi.
This possibility can be eliminated from our consideration.
Synonyms : eliminate, rule out, winnow out