Rebuff: meaning, definitions and examples

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rebuff

[ rɪˈbʌf ]

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in response

To reject or criticize sharply; to refuse to accept or do something

Synonyms

refuse, reject, repel

Examples of usage

She rebuffed his advances.
The proposal was rebuffed by the board of directors.

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in response

A blunt or abrupt rejection, as of a person making advances

Synonyms

refusal, rejection, snub

Examples of usage

She gave him a sharp rebuff.
His rebuff was unexpected.

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

Word origin

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.

See also: buff, buffalo, buffet, buffing.