Collocations with "outright"

19 collocations found

outright denial

a complete and total denial

denial8.0
outright rejection

a complete and direct refusal to accept something

rejection7.8
reject7.6
outright ban

a direct and complete ban

ban7.5
outright deception

A direct and unambiguous deception, not subtle.

deception7.5
outright refusal

A complete and direct refusal with no attempt to be polite.

refusal7.1
outright disbelief

Used to describe open and direct disbelief.

disbelief6.8
lie6.8
outright winner

The person who is the single and clear winner, with no one else sharing the victory.

winner6.8
victory6.7
outright cancellation

a complete and total cancellation without rescheduling

cancellation6.5
outright confrontation

a complete and direct confrontation

confrontation6.5
dismiss outright

To dismiss something completely and directly.

dismiss6.5
outright dismissal

A complete and total refusal to consider something.

dismissal6.0
kill outright

To kill someone or something completely and immediately, not just injure them.

kill6.0
outright purchase

buying something completely in a single payment, not in installments

purchase6.0
outright theft

Theft that is direct, open, and clear.

theft5.5
lie5.2
outright contempt

direct and unconcealed disrespect

contempt5.0