rejection
US /rɪˈdʒek.ʃən/
UK /rɪˈdʒek.ʃən/

1.
the act of rejecting
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His proposal faced immediate rejection.
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The rejection of the old policy led to new reforms.
2.
the state of being rejected
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She felt deep pain from the rejection.
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His constant fear of rejection prevented him from trying new things.