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    rebuff
    /rɪˈbʌf/

    verb

    • 1. reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner: "I asked her to be my wife, and was rebuffed in no uncertain terms"

    noun

    • 1. an abrupt or ungracious rejection of an offer, request, or friendly gesture: "his reserve was not intended as a rebuff"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREBUFF | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    the act of refusing to accept a suggestion or offer from someone, often by answering in an unfriendly way: Her desperate request for help was met with a rebuff. The comments drew sharp rebuffs from budget experts in parliament. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rebuffRebuff Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Rebuff is a verb that means to reject or criticize sharply, or a noun that means a refusal to meet an advance or offer. Learn the origin, usage, and examples of rebuff from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREBUFF | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Rebuff means to refuse to accept a helpful suggestion or offer from someone, often by answering in an unfriendly way. Learn how to use this formal word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › rebuffREBUFF Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Rebuff is a noun meaning a blunt or abrupt rejection, or a verb meaning to reject or repel someone or something. Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of rebuff from Dictionary.com.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rebuffRebuff - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If you rebuff someone, you reject or snub him. You might decide to rebuff a classmate's invitation to the dance after hearing him gossip meanly about a friend. Although the verb rebuff is a somewhat old fashioned one to use for social relationships, it's still common in the world of diplomacy.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › rebuffRebuff - definition of rebuff by The Free Dictionary

    Rebuff means a blunt or abrupt rejection or refusal, or a check or setback to progress or action. Learn how to use rebuff as a noun or verb, and see synonyms, translations, and related words.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREBUFF definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Rebuff means to refuse or reject someone or something abruptly or out of hand. It can also mean to beat back an attack or repel. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations and sentences with rebuff.

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