rebuff
/rɪˈbʌf/noun
C1formalcommon/rɪˈbʌf/A noun referring to a deliberate discourteous act, often as an expression of anger or disapproval, or an instance of driving away or warding off someone or something.
ruСуществительное, обозначающее намеренное невежливое действие, часто как выражение гнева или неодобрения, или случай отталкивания или отражения кого-либо или чего-либо.esSustantivo que denota una negativa o rechazo brusco y a menudo grosero, o el acto de repeler o rechazar a alguien o algo; un desaire o desestimación tajante.frNom désignant un refus ou une réponse brusque et délibérément impolie, souvent pour exprimer la colère ou la désapprobation, ou bien l'action de repousser ou de rejeter quelqu'un ou quelque chose.deSubstantiv, das eine absichtliche, oft unfreundliche Zurückweisung oder Ablehnung bezeichnet, häufig als Ausdruck von Missfallen oder Zorn, oder das Zurückstoßen bzw. Abwehren von jemandem oder etwas.ptSubstantivo que designa uma recusa ou resposta deliberadamente indelicada, frequentemente como expressão de raiva ou desaprovação, ou o ato de repelir ou rechaçar alguém ou algo.zh名词，指故意无礼的拒绝或回绝，常表示愤怒或不满，也指尖刻的驳斥；或指击退、挡开某人或某物的行为。arاسم يدل على رفض أو صدّ متعمد وغير مهذب، غالباً ما يكون تعبيراً عن الغضب أو الاستنكار، أو فعل دفع أو ردّ شخص أو شيء ما.
- Discourteous rejection C1 formal
A deliberate act of rudeness or refusal, often expressing anger or disapproval.
- His offer of help was met with a sharp rebuff.
- She gave a cold rebuff to his invitation.
- The committee's rebuff of the proposal surprised everyone.
ruГрубый отказesRechazo descortésfrRebuffadedeSchroffe AblehnungptRecusa grosseirazh断然拒绝arرفض فظ
Synonyms: brush-offcold shouldercutdismissalrefusalrejectionrepulseslightsnub
Antonyms: acceptanceapprovalembracewelcome
- Driving away or warding off C1 formal
An instance of forcefully rejecting or repelling someone or something.
- The army's rebuff of the enemy attack was decisive.
- Her rebuff of his advances was clear and final.
- The company's rebuff of the takeover bid was unexpected.
ruОтпорesRechazo o repulsafrRebuffadedeAbweisungptRepelirzh拒绝arالردّ الرادع
Synonyms: brush-offrefusalrejectionrepulseslightsnub
Antonyms: acceptanceembracewelcome
- rebuffs plural form
- rebuffs' possessive plural form
- rebuff's possessive singular form
verb
C1formalcommon/rɪˈbʌf/A verb used to indicate the act of rejecting or refusing someone or something in a blunt or abrupt manner.
ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по отклонению или отказу кому-либо или чему-либо в резкой или грубой манере.esVerbo utilizado para indicar la acción de rechazar o denegar a alguien o algo de manera brusca o grosera.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rejeter ou de refuser quelqu'un ou quelque chose de manière brusque ou grossière.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, jemanden oder etwas schroff oder grob abzuweisen oder ihm eine Bitte, ein Angebot usw. zu verweigern.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de rejeitar ou recusar alguém ou algo de maneira abrupta ou rude.zh动词，指以严厉或粗鲁的方式拒绝或回绝某人或某事物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على رفض أو صدّ شخص أو شيء ما بطريقة حادة أو فظة.
- Reject outright and bluntly C1 formal
To refuse or dismiss someone or something in a blunt, unfriendly, or abrupt manner.
- She rebuffed his offer of help with a sharp 'no'.
- The committee rebuffed the proposal without discussion.
- He felt hurt when his suggestion was rebuffed so coldly.
ruОтвергнутьesRechazar rotundamentefrrejeter sèchementdeAbweisenptRejeitar de forma abruptazh断然拒绝arالرفض بجفاء
Synonyms: brush offcold-shoulderdismissrefuserejectrepulseslightsnubspurnturn down
- Force or drive back C1 formal
To repel or drive back an attack, advance, or unwanted approach.
- The soldiers rebuffed the enemy's assault.
- The company rebuffed the hostile takeover attempt.
- The dog rebuffed the stranger's advances with a growl.
ruОтбитьesRechazar o repelerfrRepousserdeZurücktreibenptRepelirzh击退arصدّ
- rebuffed past participle
- rebuffed past simple
- rebuffing present participle
- rebuffs third person singular