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rebuffing

/rɪˈbʌfɪŋ/

Translations

rebuffverb

rebuffing

Gerund

rebuffed

Past Simple

rebuffed

Past Participle

rebuffing

Gerund

/rɪˈbʌf/

She decided to rebuff his advances.

Она решила отказать его ухаживаниям.

The committee will likely rebuff the proposal.

Комитет, вероятно, отвергнет предложение.

He tried to join the group, but they rebuffed him.

Он пытался присоединиться к группе, но они его отклонили.

Additional translations

презрительно отклонить

Synonyms

turn down

Antonyms

rebuffverb

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.