rebuff (Meaning)
rebuff (n)
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
an instance of driving away or warding off
rebuff (v)
reject outright and bluntly
force or drive back
rebuff (n.)
Repercussion, or beating back; a quick and sudden resistance.
Sudden check; unexpected repulse; defeat; refusal; repellence; rejection of solicitation.
rebuff (v. t.)
To beat back; to offer sudden resistance to; to check; to repel or repulse violently, harshly, or uncourteously.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rebuff
rebuff Sentence Examples
- She rebuffed his advances with a firm "no."
- The town council rebuffed the developer's proposal, citing environmental concerns.
- The company's offer was rebuffed by the union, which demanded higher wages.
- The doctor rebuffed the patient's request for an unnecessary procedure.
- The politician rebuffed accusations of corruption, calling them "baseless."
- The team rebuffed the opponent's attempt to score a goal, defending resolutely.
- The invitation was rebuffed with a curt email response.
- The protestors rebuffed the police's order to disperse, continuing their demonstration.
- The scientist rebuffed the suggestion that their research was flawed, presenting irrefutable data.
- The artist rebuffed criticism of their work, arguing that it was a reflection of their unique vision.
FAQs About the word rebuff
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval), an instance of driving away or warding off, reject outright and bluntly, force
snub,dismissal, repulse, rejection, silent treatment,brush-off, cold shoulder, ostracism,banishment, kiss-off
open arms, embrace, welcome, welcome, open arms, embrace, acceptance, acceptance,, welcome mat
She rebuffed his advances with a firm "no."
The town council rebuffed the developer's proposal, citing environmental concerns.
The company's offer was rebuffed by the union, which demanded higher wages.
The doctor rebuffed the patient's request for an unnecessary procedure.
