rebuff
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(verb) reject outright and bluntly |
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Synonyms: brush off, repel, snub |
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Related Words: disdain, freeze off, pooh-pooh, reject, scorn, spurn, turn down |
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(noun) a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval) |
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Synonyms: slight |
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Related Words: cold shoulder, cut, discourtesy, offence, offense, offensive activity, silent treatment, snub |
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(noun) an instance of driving away or warding off |
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Synonyms: repulse, snub |
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Related Words: rejection |
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(verb) force or drive back; "repel the attacker" |
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Synonyms: drive back, drive off, fight off, repel, repulse |
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Related Words: defend, fight, fight back, fight down, oppose |
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