- verbrebuffing (present participle)
- reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner:"I asked her to be my wife, and was rebuffed in no uncertain terms"
Originlate 16th century: from obsolete French rebuffer (verb), rebuffe (noun), from Italian ri- (expressing opposition) + buffo ‘a gust, puff’, of imitative origin.Similar and Opposite Wordsverb- reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner:
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- Refuse to acceptLearn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.rebuff verb [ T ] formal uk / rɪˈbʌf / us / rɪˈbʌf / to refuse to accept a helpful suggestion or offer from someone, often by answering in an unfriendly way:dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rebuffingThe meaning of REBUFF is to reject or criticize sharply : snub.www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebuffrebuff verb [ T ] formal uk / rɪˈbʌf / us / rɪˈbʌf / Add to word list Add to word list to refuse to accept a helpful suggestion or offer from someone, often by answering in an unfriendly way: She rebuffed all suggestions that she should resign.dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rebuff
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