Example : I reject the idea of starting a war.
The journal rejected the student's paper.

Example : He refused my offer of hospitality.

Synonyms : decline, pass up, refuse, turn down

Example : I disapprove of her child rearing methods.

Synonyms : disapprove

Example : She spurned his advances.

Synonyms : disdain, freeze off, pooh-pooh, scorn, spurn, turn down

Example : His body rejected the liver of the donor.

Synonyms : refuse, resist

Example : They turned away hundreds of fans.
Black people were often rejected by country clubs.

Synonyms : refuse, turn away, turn down

Example : John was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi.
This possibility can be eliminated from our consideration.

Synonyms : eliminate, rule out, winnow out

Synonyms : cull