rebuff

Letters that make rebuff

b, e, f, r, u are letters that make 'rebuff'

Words within rebuff

re, EB, Eb, Reb, buff, Re are words within 'rebuff'

Anagrams of rebuff

buffer is an anagram of 'rebuff'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of rebuff

rebuffs is a word created by adding a letter to 'rebuff'

4 possible definitions for 'rebuff'

Rebuff as "an instance of driving away or warding off"

Under this definition, rebuff is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

snub, repulse have the same meaning as 'rebuff'

rebuff as a type

'rebuff' can be a type of rejection.

Derivatives of rebuff

repel, fight off, drive back, force back, beat back, snub, rebuff, repulse, push back, drive are derivatives of 'rebuff'.

Rebuff as "reject outright and bluntly"

Under this definition, rebuff is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

repel, snub have the same meaning as 'rebuff'

rebuff as a type

'rebuff' can be a type of spurn, freeze off, pooh-pooh, reject, turn down, disdain, scorn.

Derivatives of rebuff

slight, rebuff, snub, repulse are derivatives of 'rebuff'.

Rebuff as "force or drive back"

Under this definition, rebuff is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

fight off, drive back, repel, repulse have the same meaning as 'rebuff'

rebuff as a type

'rebuff' can be a type of defend, fight back, fight down, oppose, fight.

Derivatives of rebuff

rebuff, standoff, repulsive(a), snub, repulsion, repulse are derivatives of 'rebuff'.

Example of rebuff used within this context

"repel the attacker", "fight off the onslaught", "rebuff the attack"

Rebuff as "a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)"

Under this definition, rebuff is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

slight has the same meaning as rebuff

rebuff as a type

'rebuff' can be a type of offense, offence, offensive activity, discourtesy.

Types of rebuff

snub, cut, cold shoulder, silent treatment are types of 'rebuff'.

Derivatives of rebuff

repel, slight, snub, rebuff, cold-shoulder are derivatives of 'rebuff'.


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