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Plural for an abrupt or ungracious rejection of an offer, request, or friendly gesture
“She knew that a rebuff of his proposal would find its way onto TMZ within the hour.”
Plural for an act of rebuffing or being ungracious to someone
“When he did not respond to her letters, she interpreted it as a rebuff.”
Plural for a deliberately hurtful remark
Plural for the state of being vanquished
Plural for the act of renouncing something
Plural for a critical or disparaging comment
Plural for an obstacle, delay, or disadvantage
Plural for resistance
Plural for the act or state of humiliating (someone) or being humiliated
Plural for the discouraging of an action or event through instilling doubt or fear
Plural for a means of control or restraint
To reject or not accept an offer or suggestion
“Carter tries to invite the ladies out for a drink but is puzzled when they rebuff his offer.”
To snub or treat someone with disdain
“He did not rebuff anyone who was weak or contemptible or anyone who was very poor.”
To refuse or be unwilling to allow or grant
To fend off or defend against something hostile
To refuse to admit the truth or existence of
Ward off, circumvent
To impede the work or ability of, especially intending to cause failure
To ward off or put up an opposition to (an attack)
To criticize or castigate severely
To refuse to fulfill an agreement or obligation
To slow the growth or progress of, or to keep under control
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