Definition
Definition of rebuffing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
attitudeRare showing a dismissive or resistant attitudeRare
- Her rebuffing demeanor discouraged further conversation.
2.
disapprovingRare showing disapproval or disdainRare
- His rebuffing look silenced the room.
Origin of rebuffing
Italian, ribuffare (to check, chide)
Examples of rebuffing in a sentence
The rebuffing tone in her voice was unmistakable. Her rebuffing attitude was hard to ignore. The manager's rebuffing tone discouraged further questions.
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- French:réfractaire, réprobateur, ...
- German:ablehnend, missbilligend, ...
- Italian:sprezzante, disapprovante, ...
- Spanish:despectivo, desaprobador, ...
- Portuguese:desdenhoso, desdenhando, ...
- Chinese:拒绝的, 轻蔑的, ...
- Japanese:拒絶的な, 軽蔑的な, ...
- Arabic:رَافِض, مُسْتَهْجِن, ...
- Hebrew:מְזַלְזֵל, מְבַטֵּל, ...
- Russian:отталкивающий, презрительный, ...
- Ukrainian:зневажливий, несхвальний, ...
- Hindi:अवमाननापूर्ण, नापसंदगी, ...
Definition of rebuff - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
reject abruptlyreject someone or something in an abrupt manner
- She rebuffed his invitation without hesitation..
2.
defensive actionrepel an attack or advance
- The army rebuffed the enemy's advance.
Noun
social rejectionblunt or sudden rejection of someone or something
- His request met with a rebuff from the committee.
Expressions with rebuff
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receive a sharp refusal or rejection from someone
He tried to help but met with a rebuff.
Origin of rebuff
Italian, ribuffare (to check, chide)
Examples of rebuff in a sentence
He rebuffed their offers with a firm no. She managed to rebuff his unwanted advances. The company rebuffed the hostile takeover attempt. She received a rebuff after asking for a raise. Their invitation met a polite rebuff.
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- French:rejeter, rebuffade, ...
- German:zurückweisen, Abfuhr, ...
- Italian:rifiutare, respinta, ...
- Spanish:rechazar, desaire, ...
- Portuguese:rejeitar, rejeição, ...
- Chinese:断然拒绝, 冷漠拒绝, ...
- Japanese:拒絶する, 拒絶, ...
- Arabic:صَدَّ, رَفْض, ...
- Hebrew:לִדְחוֹת, דְּחִיָּה, ...
- Russian:отклонить, отповедь, ...
- Ukrainian:відхилити, відмова, ...
- Hindi:ठुकराना, ठुकराव, ...
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