Definitions:

1. Dismiss as inadequate, inappropriate, or not to one's taste. VERB
   • My mind rejected the painful memories.
2. Fail to show due affection or concern for someone; rebuff. VERB
   • As a child she had felt rejected by her mother.
3. To refuse to accept, consider, submit to, take for purpose, or use. VERB
   • The appeal was rejected by the court.
4. To refuse to hear, receive, or admit. VERB
   • My teacher rejected my excuse for being late.

Synonyms:

• cast aside
• cut off
• decline
• dismiss
• exclude
• jilted
• refuse
• turn down