Rebuff: meaning, definitions and examples
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rebuff
[ rɪˈbʌf ]
in response
To reject or criticize sharply; to refuse to accept or do something
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She rebuffed his advances.
- The proposal was rebuffed by the board of directors.
Translations
Translations of the word "rebuff" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rejeição
🇮🇳 अस्वीकृति
🇩🇪 Zurückweisung
🇮🇩 penolakan
🇺🇦 відмова
🇵🇱 odrzucenie
🇯🇵 拒絶 (きょぜつ)
🇫🇷 rejet
🇪🇸 rechazo
🇹🇷 reddetme
🇰🇷 거절
🇸🇦 رفض
🇨🇿 odmítnutí
🇸🇰 odmietnutie
🇨🇳 拒绝 (jùjué)
🇸🇮 zavrnitev
🇮🇸 höfnun
🇰🇿 қабылдамау
🇬🇪 უარყოფა
🇦🇿 rəddetmə
🇲🇽 rechazo
Etymology
The word 'rebuff' originated from the Old French word 'rebuffier', meaning to repulse or drive back. It was first used in the English language in the late 16th century. Over the years, 'rebuff' has maintained its meaning of rejecting or refusing someone or something in a blunt or abrupt manner.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,462, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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