Rebuff (Noun)
Meaning 1
A deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The celebrity's rude comment was a rebuff to the fan who had waited hours to meet her.
- His offer to help was met with a rebuff from his colleague, who seemed to be annoyed by his suggestion.
- The politician's rebuff of the reporter's question was seen as a sign of her growing frustration with the media.
- The teacher's stern tone was a rebuff to the student who had been disrupting the class.
- The company's rebuff of the rival's takeover bid was a clear indication that they were not interested in a merger.
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Meaning 2
An instance of driving away or warding off.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.