rebuff

Meanings

• Verb

  To refuse or reject someone or something, often in a polite or dismissive way.

• Noun

  A refusal or rejection, especially one that is polite or dismissive.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈbʌf/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹiːˈbʌf/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rebuff
buff , tuff , stuff , rough , enough

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Variants

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rebuff , rebuffed , rebuffing , rebuffs

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Etymology

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From Old French rebuffer, meaning 'to strike back', from re- 'back' + buffe 'shield, protection'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rebuff' is often used in the context of diplomacy and international relations. For example, a 'rebuff' from a foreign government might refer to a diplomatic response that rejects or dismisses a proposal or demand.

2. In the world of sports, a 'rebuff' is sometimes used to describe a defensive move in which a player blocks an opponent's shot or pass.

3. The term 'rebuff' can also be used figuratively to describe a situation in which someone or something is rejected or dismissed in a harsh or unforgiving way.

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Related Concepts

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1. refusal: The act of declining or rejecting an offer, request, or proposal.

2. dismissal: The act of ending someone's employment or removing them from a position of authority.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'rebuff' is often used to describe a character's dismissive response to another character's advances or proposals. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the character Daisy Buchanan gives Gatsby a 'rebuff' when she rejects his proposal of love.

How to Memorize "rebuff"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of rejecting or refusing something or someone. Imagine yourself in a situation where you have to give a 'rebuff'. Picture the other person's reaction and your own response.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rebuff' with the idea of politely or dismissively rejecting someone or something. Think of a time when you gave or received a 'rebuff'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'R-E-B-U-F-F' to remember the meaning of the word. Each letter stands for 'Rejecting, Emotions, Being, Understanding, Firmly, Farewell'.

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