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rebuff

verb

/rɪˈbʌf/

Meaning

to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way

She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.

reject, refuse, decline, snub, dismiss

accept, approve, welcome

rebuff an offer, rebuff advances, rebuff suggestion, rebuff request

to argue about the price; to bargain persistently

to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie

To make or become stronger.

to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about

To accept something as true; to have faith or confidence in.

to fasten with a lock; to secure; to prevent access