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Definition of rebuf

"rebuf" is probably misspelled. Trying rebuff instead Definition of rebuff

1. rebuff [ v ] reject outright and bluntly
Examples: "She snubbed his proposal"

Used in print:

(Leo Lemon, "Catch Up With" and "Something to...)

They are relentlessly rebuffed on all sides by a waitress , the police , and an intruding government tutor .

Synonyms rebuff repel snub brush_off Related Terms reject

2. rebuff [ n ] a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

Used in print:

(Guy Bolton, The Olympians....)

Claire was bitterly disappointed but determined not to let the rebuff daunt her purpose .

Synonyms slight rebuff Related Terms discourtesy snub silent_treatment cold-shoulder

3. rebuff [ v ] force or drive back
Examples: "repel the attacker" "fight off the onslaught" "rebuff the attack"

Synonyms repulse repel drive_off rebuff drive_back fight_off Related Terms fight

4. rebuff [ n ] an instance of driving away or warding off

Synonyms snub repulse rebuff Related Terms rejection repel repel

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