Meaning Of The Word Rebuff

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rebuff
verb: If you rebuff someone or rebuff a suggestion that they make, you refuse to do what they suggest.

rebuff in American English
an abrupt, blunt refusal of offered advice, help, etc.
to refuse bluntly; snub
noun: a blunt or abrupt rejection, as of a person making advances
transitive verb: to give a rebuff to; check; repel; refuse; drive away

rebuff in British English
to snub, reject, or refuse (a person offering help or sympathy, an offer of help, etc) abruptly or out of hand
noun: a blunt refusal or rejection; snub

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