reject (EN)

verb, noun

verb “reject”

1. to say no to something or someone when offered
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   He rejected the job offer because it didn't meet his expectations.
2. to turn someone down when they show romantic interest
   He tried really hard, but she rejected him anyway.
3. when the body fights against a new organ that doctors have placed inside, not allowing it to work properly
   The patient's immune system rejected the transplanted liver, causing complications.
4. in basketball, to stop the ball from going into the basket, often knocking it far away
   During the game, Sarah jumped high and rejected the opponent's shot, sending the ball flying out of bounds.

noun “reject”

1. an item that has been turned down or not accepted because it was not good enough
   The factory sold the rejects at a discount because they had minor flaws.
2. a person who is not welcomed or included by others in a group
   Despite his efforts to fit in, Mark felt like a reject at his new school.