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Another word for rebuff

Noun

  1. A deliberate slight

    2. See also:

    accept

Another word for rebuff

Verb

  1. To slight (someone) deliberately

    2. Idioms:
    See also:

    accept

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Another word for rebuff

Noun
    2. See also:

    refusal

    rebuke

    insult

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Sentence Examples

  • In consequence of this rebuff Dr Wekerle tendered his resignation on the 27th of April.

  • For the present he experienced a sharp rebuff of fortune, which he met with his usual fortitude.

  • Irritated at his mate's rebuff, he whispered, "Where are you?"

  • The check, however, was but temporary, and the French king only bided his time to take vengeance for the rebuff he had suffered.

  • In spite of the official rebuff received from the mother-country, the Australian ministry, in drawing up the new Federal tariff, gave a substantial preference to British imports, and thus showed their willingness to go farther.

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