rejective

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adjective

Tending to reject.

Opposite
Scrabble 21

Meanings

adjectiverejective (comparative more rejective, superlative most rejective)

comparative more rejective · superlative most rejective

  1. Tending to reject.

    Rejective or rebellious elements are inevitably involved, but their influence during the actual commission of delinquent acts is relatively small […]

    1974, Scott G McNall, The sociological perspective: introductory readings
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    He thought by Cora's intent frown at him that she was going to state an objection to unrobing. Instead, she used a rejective wriggle to slither out of her frock, and there stood squirming, putting a shield of arms before her breasts and belly.

    1938, Norman Lindsay, Age of Consent, 1st Australian edition, Sydney, N.S.W.: Ure Smith, published 1962, →OCLC, page 197

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiverejecting or tending to reject

Opposite

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

Rhymes & wordplay

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