rebuff

• Nom 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.

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.

1. Discourteous rejectionC1formal

   A deliberate act of rudeness or refusal, often expressing anger or disapproval.

   Rebuffade

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrush-offcold shouldercutdismissalrefusalrejectionrepulseslightsnub

   Antonymesacceptanceapprovalembracewelcome

2. Driving away or warding offC1formal

   An instance of forcefully rejecting or repelling someone or something.

   Rebuffade

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrush-offrefusalrejectionrepulseslightsnub

   Antonymesacceptanceembracewelcome

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rejeter ou de refuser quelqu'un ou quelque chose de manière brusque ou grossière.

A verb used to indicate the act of rejecting or refusing someone or something in a blunt or abrupt manner.

1. Reject outright and bluntlyC1formal

   To refuse or dismiss someone or something in a blunt, unfriendly, or abrupt manner.

   rejeter sèchement

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrush offcold-shoulderdismissrefuserejectrepulseslightsnubspurnturn down

   Antonymesacceptembracewelcome

2. Force or drive backC1formal

   To repel or drive back an attack, advance, or unwanted approach.

   Repousser

   • The soldiers rebuffed the enemy's assault.
   • The company rebuffed the hostile takeover attempt.
   • The dog rebuffed the stranger's advances with a growl.

   Synonymesbeat backdrive backfend offrepelrepulseward off

   Antonymesacceptadmitembracewelcome