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rebuffed

/rɪˈbʌft/

rebuffverb

rebuffed

Past Simple

rebuffed

Past Simple

rebuffed

Past Participle

rebuffing

Gerund

/rɪˈbʌf/

Translations

éconduireSe dit surtout d’un refus abrupt, souvent avec une nuance de froideur ou de sécheresse.

She tried to offer her help, but he rebuffed her with a curt reply.

Elle a essayé de lui offrir son aide, mais il l’a éconduite d’une réponse sèche.

repousserEmploi courant pour une attaque, une avance ou une offensive.

The defenders managed to rebuff the enemy assault at the city gates.

Les défenseurs ont réussi à repousser l’assaut ennemi aux portes de la ville.

Additional translations

rejeter sèchementTour plus explicite, naturel dans un registre neutre à soutenu.

Definitions

To reject someone or something in an abrupt or ungracious manner.

She tried to offer her help, but he rebuffed her with a curt reply.

To repel or drive back (an attack, attacker, or advance).

The defenders managed to rebuff the enemy assault at the city gates.

Synonyms

turn down

Antonyms

rebuffnoun

Definitions

An abrupt or ungracious refusal or rejection of an offer, request, or friendly gesture.

His proposal for a new project was met with a sharp rebuff from the board.

A reversal or setback resulting from being turned away or defeated.

The company's bid to enter the market suffered a serious rebuff when regulators denied approval.