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rebuff

/ri'bʌf/
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Explanation of the Word "Rebuff"

Part of Speech:
- Noun: a reaction or response that rejects someone or something. - Verb: to reject someone or something in a blunt or rude way.

Meaning

"Rebuff" refers to a situation where someone is turned away or rejected, often in a way that feels abrupt or unkind. It can happen in conversations when one person does not accept another's offer or idea.

Usage Instructions
  • As a noun: You can use "rebuff" to describe the act of rejecting someone or an idea.
  • As a verb: Use "rebuff" when you want to say that someone has rejected something or someone.
Examples
  1. Noun: “He received a rebuff when he asked her out on a date; she said she wasn’t interested.”
  2. Verb: “She decided to rebuff his advances because she wanted to focus on her career.”
Advanced Usage

In more formal or literary contexts, "rebuff" can be used to describe a strong, often emotional rejection. For example, "The artist's work was rebuffed by critics, but he continued to create."

Word Variants
  • Rebuffed (past tense of the verb)
  • Rebuffing (present participle)
Different Meanings

While "rebuff" primarily means to reject, in some contexts it can imply a defensive action. For instance, "to rebuff an attack" means to push back or repel an aggressive action.

Synonyms
  • Reject
  • Snub
  • Dismiss
  • Repel
  • Turn down
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly include "rebuff," but related phrases might include: - "Give the cold shoulder": This means to ignore someone or treat them in an unfriendly way, similar to a rebuff.

Summary

In summary, "rebuff" is a word you can use to describe an instance of rejection, whether it is an idea, an offer, or a person.

Noun
  1. an instance of driving away or warding off
  2. a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
Verb
  1. force or drive back
    • repel the attacker
    • fight off the onslaught
    • rebuff the attack
  2. reject outright and bluntly
    • She snubbed his proposal

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