What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
repudiated
Example
The company repudiated the allegations of fraud. [repudiated: verb]
Example
She repudiated her former beliefs and embraced a new ideology. [repudiated: past tense]
reject
Example
The committee rejected the proposal due to lack of funding. [rejected: past tense]
Example
He felt rejected after being turned down for the job. [rejected: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reject is more commonly used than repudiate in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts. Repudiate is less common and may be more commonly used in legal or political contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between repudiated and reject?
Both repudiate and reject can be used in formal or informal contexts. However, repudiate may be more commonly used in formal contexts due to its stronger and more forceful connotation.
