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rebuff > 4 senses
NOUN1rebuff, slightA deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
2rebuff, snub, repulseAn instance of driving away or warding off
VERB1rebuff, snub, repelReject outright and bluntly
2rebuff, repel, repulse, fight off, drive backForce or drive back
rebuff > pronunciation
Soundsrihbah'f; riybah'f
Rhymesaleph, bailiff, bluff, and 37 more rhymes in ahf...
rebuff > noun 1, act
MeaningA deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval).
Synonymsslight
Broaderdiscourtesy, offense, offence, offensive activity
Narrowersnub, cut, cold shoulder; silent treatment
Verbsrebuff
rebuff > noun 2, communication
MeaningAn instance of driving away or warding off.
Synonymssnub, repulse
Broaderrejection
Verbsrebuff
rebuff > verb 1, communication
MeaningReject outright and bluntly.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonymssnub, repel
Broaderreject, spurn, freeze off, scorn, pooh-pooh, disdain, turn down
Nounsrebuff
rebuff > verb 2, competition
MeaningForce or drive back.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples"rebuff the attack"
Synonymsrepel, repulse, fight off, drive back
Broaderfight, oppose, fight back, fight down, defend
Nounsrebuff

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