Reject and Stand by

Opposite meaning terms

Reject verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Stand by is an antonym for reject.

Nearby Words: rejected, rejection, rejecting, rejector, rejecter

Stand by verb - To give steadfast support to.

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Reject is an antonym for stand by in topics: support, advise, keep up, show support for.

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