The Opposite(Antonym) of “nominate”
The antonyms of nominate are reject and disqualify. The antonyms reject and disqualify convey a negative meaning, implying that the person or thing is not suitable for the position or award.
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Definitions and Examples of reject, disqualify
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone.
Example
The committee decided to reject his proposal due to lack of evidence.
To declare someone or something ineligible or unsuitable for a particular position or activity.
Example
The athlete was disqualified from the race for using performance-enhancing drugs.
Key Differences: reject vs disqualify
- 1Reject implies a decision not to accept or consider something or someone.
- 2Disqualify implies a declaration of ineligibility or unsuitability for a particular position or activity.
Effective Usage of reject, disqualify
- 1Job Applications: Use nominate to express interest in a position and reject to decline an offer.
- 2Awards and Nominations: Use nominate to suggest someone for an award and disqualify to remove them from consideration.
- 3Debates and Elections: Use nominate to propose a candidate and disqualify to challenge their eligibility.
Remember this!
The antonyms of nominate are reject and disqualify. Use reject to indicate a decision not to accept or consider something or someone. Use disqualify to declare someone or something ineligible or unsuitable for a particular position or activity. Use these words in job applications, awards and nominations, debates, and elections.