Rebuffing: meaning, definitions and examples

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rebuffing

 

[ rษชหˆbสŒfษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

refusing an offer

Rebuffing is the act of rejecting someone or something in a blunt or abrupt manner. This can occur in social situations, where one may dismiss advances or suggestions, often leading to feelings of rejection for the other party. Rebuffing can also take place in professional contexts, such as when a colleague's proposal is turned down without consideration. It's associated with firmness and decisiveness in communication, which can sometimes come off as rude.

Synonyms

dismiss, reject, snub, spurn

Examples of usage

  • She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.
  • The manager rebuffed the employee's request for a raise outright.
  • He skillfully rebuffed her criticisms during the meeting.
  • The politician rebuffed the rumors about his resignation.

Translations

Translations of the word "rebuffing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น repelindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเฅเคตเฅ€เค•เฅƒเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zurรผckweisen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menolak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะผะพะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odrzucenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹’ๅฆใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท refus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rechazo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท reddetme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ๋ถ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odmรญtnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odmietanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹’็ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odklonitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถfnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒแƒ แƒงแƒแƒคแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™dd etmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rechazo

Etymology

The word 'rebuff' originates from the early 17th century, derived from the French term 'rebuffe', which means a sharp refusal or refusal to concede. This, in turn, comes from the verb 'rebuff', which has roots in the Old French 'refuser', meaning to refuse. The elements in the word imply a sense of negation and dismissal that has been consistent in its use throughout its history. The prefix 're-' often suggests strong or repeated action, while 'buff' relates closely to the idea of bumping back or resisting, which reinforces the meaning of the word. Over the centuries, 'rebuffing' has found its place in both informal and formal discourse, often depicting moments of interpersonal dynamics where one party emphatically refuses the advances or propositions of another.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,860, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.