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The dismissing or refusing of a proposal or request

The act or state of shunning or deserting a person

The act or state of excluding or removing something or someone from a group or whole

A rejection or denial of the truth of a statement

A solemn recantation or renunciation, especially on oath

The rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningless

A piece unfit or too inferior for inclusion within a larger group

Protest, objection, disapproving pleading, or an act thereof

The quality or state of being recreant

The action of forcing someone to leave a place or organization

A condemnation or denunciation of something

A refusal to conform to rules, laws or standards

The process of removal or elimination through purging

(usually "seconds") Goods of inferior quality, especially used or defective

A feeling of loathing or disgust

An unexpected affront or rejection that causes offense

The act or instance of being defeated or failing

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Noun

The dismissing or refusing of a proposal or request

kick in the teeth

slap in the face

negative response

smack in the eye

smack in the face

discountenancing

disqualification

cold-shouldering

lack of acceptance

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“In light of your rejection of my request to be heard, let me explain the points I would have made had you permitted me to testify this morning.”

Noun

The act or state of shunning or deserting a person

excommunication

the old heave-ho

cold-shouldering

sending to Coventry

kick in the teeth

slap in the face

marginalization^US

marginalisation^UK

silent treatment

refusing to speak

ignoring of someone

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“Individuals experience social punishments for deviating from these norms, such as a decrease in popularity or even rejection from the social group.”

Noun

The act or state of excluding or removing something or someone from a group or whole

“The differences are not sufficiently great to warrant its rejection from the group without further evidence.”

Noun

A rejection or denial of the truth of a statement

disconfirmation

counterstatement

cancellation^UK

disacknowledgement

refusal to acknowledge

neutralization^US

neutralisation^UK

backpedaling^US

backpedalling^UK

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“Ranke's position involves a radical rejection of the theory of natural law and of the rights of man.”

Noun

A solemn recantation or renunciation, especially on oath

cancellation^UK

self-abnegation

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Noun

The rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningless

Noun

A piece unfit or too inferior for inclusion within a larger group

substandard article

substandard goods

Noun

Protest, objection, disapproving pleading, or an act thereof

dissatisfaction

counter-argument

statement of opposition

formal complaint

taking exception

howls of protest

howl of protest

chorus of disapproval

minor criticism

trivial complaint

trivial objection

adverse comment

bone of contention

civil disobedience

moans and groans

statement of dissatisfaction

conflict of interest

misunderstanding

argument against

difficulty with

difference of opinion

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Noun

The quality or state of being recreant

changing allegiances

renunciation of belief

abandonment of belief

going absent without leave

taking French leave

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Noun

The action of forcing someone to leave a place or organization

temporary removal

excommunication

excommunicating

disfellowshipment

disfellowshipping

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Noun

A condemnation or denunciation of something

character assassination

verbal disapproval

scandalmongering

mocking comment

critical remark

critical remarks

underestimation

verbal onslaught

rap over the knuckles

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Noun

A refusal to conform to rules, laws or standards

insubordination

contumaciousness

transgressiveness

obstreperousness

bone of contention

difference of opinion

lack of agreement

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Noun

The process of removal or elimination through purging

doing away with

cancellation^UK

discontinuation

neutralization^US

neutralisation^UK

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Noun

(usually "seconds") Goods of inferior quality, especially used or defective

imperfect goods

defective goods

discarded goods

Noun

A feeling of loathing or disgust

unsettled stomach

dissatisfaction

having no use for

dissatisfaction with

disapprobation of

disinclination towards

displeasure with

discontent with

contemptuousness

extreme dislike

wounded feelings

unwillingness to accept

strong aversion

intense dislike

reluctance to accept

disinclination to accept

refusal to accept

lack of enthusiasm for

incompatibility

bee in your bonnet

disillusionment

uncharitableness

hardness of heart

hateful feeling

being on the warpath

chip on your shoulder

acrimoniousness

misappreciation

pain in the rear

pain in the neck

bane of one's life

irrational fear

thorn in the flesh

thorn in one's side

overwhelming anxiety about

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Noun

An unexpected affront or rejection that causes offense

slap in the face

blow to one's pride

backhanded compliment

kick in the teeth

left-handed compliment

disparaging remark

snappy comeback

pointed comment

back-handed compliment

uncomplimentary remark

microaggression

critical remark

character assassination

smack in the face

ruffled feathers

superciliousness

scandalmongering

malicious gossip

defamation of character

false accusation

misrepresentation

verbal onslaught

misrepresentation of character

false insinuation

rumourmongering^UK

rumormongering^US

shout of derision

stream of abuse

whispering campaign

false imputation

presumptuousness

taking the mickey

insubordination

lack of respect

rap over the knuckles

misdemeanour^UK

smear campaigning

scandalous remark

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Noun

The act or instance of being defeated or failing

falling through

lack of success

coming to nothing

unsuccessfulness

flash in the pan

kick in the teeth

stroke of bad luck

disorganization^US

reverse of fortune

piece of bad luck

disorganisation^UK

falling to pieces

reversal of fortune

stumbling block

nonaccomplishment

fall from grace

pig's breakfast

poor performance

fly in the ointment

spanner in the works

loss of prosperity

demoralization^US

discombobulation

whole new ballgame

unfortunate development

demoralisation^UK

stroke of ill luck

unfortunateness

trials and tribulations

sticky situation

unfortunate incident

devastating blow

serious accident

rough situation

hell in a handbasket

devil's own luck

bolt from the blue

bolt out of the blue

source of distress

pain in the rear

harsh conditions

tough situation

pain in the backside

pain in the neck

pain in the bum

serious problem

sorry condition

awkward situation

problematic situation

critical situation

unfortunate situation

worst-case scenario

no-win situation

tricky situation

tight situation

difficult situation

extreme suffering

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