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rebuff Definition and Meaning in English (rebuff definition)

verb
Synonyms:rejectspurnrefuse
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Rebuff definition: To reject someone or something in an abrupt or ungracious manner.

Definitions of Rebuff

  1. 1verb

    To reject someone or something in an abrupt or ungracious manner.

  2. 2noun

    An abrupt and ungracious refusal of an offer, request, or friendly gesture.

Example Sentences

“Her offer of help was met with a sharp rebuff.”

“He rebuffed all attempts to befriend him.”

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third person singularrebuffs
past tenserebuffed
present participlerebuffing

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Rebuff definition: To reject someone or something in an abrupt or ungracious manner.
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'Rebuff' translates to 'rebuff' in English. Rebuff definition: To reject someone or something in an abrupt or ungracious manner.
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