What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
reject
Example
The company rejected his job application due to lack of experience. [reject: verb]
Example
I reject the notion that money can buy happiness. [reject: verb]
repudiate
Example
The politician repudiated the allegations of corruption. [repudiate: verb]
Example
She repudiated her former religion and embraced atheism. [repudiated: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reject is more commonly used than repudiate in everyday language, as it covers a wider range of contexts and is more neutral in tone.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between reject and repudiate?
Repudiate is a more formal word than reject, and is often used in legal or political contexts to express a strong denial or disavowal of something. Reject is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
