What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nixing
Example
The CEO nixed the idea of expanding the company overseas. [nixed: past tense]
Example
The committee decided to nix the project due to budget constraints. [nixing: gerund or present participle]
reject
Example
The university rejected his application due to low grades. [rejected: past tense]
Example
She rejected the job offer because it didn't align with her career goals. [rejecting: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reject is more commonly used than nixing in everyday language, especially in formal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between nixing and reject?
Reject is more formal than nixing, making it more appropriate for use in professional or academic settings.
