일축하다
To dismiss or reject a suggestion, rumor, or request flatly and immediately.
Examples
3 of 5감독은 팀의 불화설을 단호하게 일축했다.
The manager flatly dismissed the rumors of team discord.
정부는 야당의 제안을 단번에 일축했다.
The government rejected the opposition party's proposal in one go.
그는 내 제안을 농담으로 일축해 버렸다.
He dismissed my suggestion as a joke.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Il-Chuk (일축) sounds like a 'Kick' (축 is to kick in some contexts) away in one (일) go.
Quick Quiz
청와대는 대변인을 통해 관련 의혹을 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 일축했다
Examples
감독은 팀의 불화설을 단호하게 일축했다.
formalThe manager flatly dismissed the rumors of team discord.
정부는 야당의 제안을 단번에 일축했다.
formalThe government rejected the opposition party's proposal in one go.
그는 내 제안을 농담으로 일축해 버렸다.
everydayHe dismissed my suggestion as a joke.
회사는 매각설을 공식적으로 일축했다.
businessThe company officially dismissed the rumors of a sale.
야, 그런 말도 안 되는 소리는 일축해.
informalHey, just dismiss such nonsense.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
단호히 일축하다
to dismiss resolutely
한마디로 일축하다
to dismiss with one word
일축당하다
to be dismissed/rejected
Often Confused With
'거절하다' is to refuse a request; '일축하다' is to dismiss a claim or rumor as not worth considering.
Usage Notes
Frequently appears in news headlines regarding scandals, rumors, or political disagreements.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use it for 'rejecting a gift', which is incorrect; use it for 'dismissing information'.
Memory Tip
Il-Chuk (일축) sounds like a 'Kick' (축 is to kick in some contexts) away in one (일) go.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 一 (one) and 蹴 (to kick).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
청와대는 대변인을 통해 관련 의혹을 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 일축했다
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