: an immune response in which foreign tissue (as of a skin graft or transplanted organ) is attacked by immune system components of the recipient organism
made a flat rejection of the charges against him the judge's swift rejection of the lawyer's request for a recess
Recent Examples on the WebThat quality supports the idea of not being bothered by criticism or rejection. Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022 China’s hyper-competitive schools and workplaces have given rise to movements like ‘lying flat’ and ‘involution,’ which symbolize young people’s growing rejection of its cutthroat systems. Yvonne Lau, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2022 Musicians learn about rejection fast — so give a little back; say no. Orlando Higginbottom, Billboard, 14 Sep. 2022 The film stars Kate Beckinsale and Brian Cox as a daughter and father whose relationship is marred by years of rejection and abandonment. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2022 Again, the scene seems to represent Rhaenyra’s rejection of duty in favor of her own desire. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 12 Sep. 2022 In a statement late Thursday, Martinez slammed the task force's rejection of the Domes funding and its simultaneous consideration of the two spending proposals. Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Driving on Interstate 10 through Arizona — or more accurately, New Mexico, where filming took place — quickly becomes thorny for the Freemans, who encounter white men who do not take too well to a young Black woman’s rejection. Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 With 99% of the votes counted in Sunday’s plebiscite, the rejection camp had 61.9% support compared to 38.1% for approval amid heavy turnout with long lines at polling states. Daniel Politi, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Sep. 2022 See More