re
buff
Third Person
rebuffs
Present Participle
rebuffing
Past Tense
rebuffed
Past Participle
rebuffed
1
to reject or dismiss someone or something in an abrupt or blunt manner
- She felt hurt when he rebuffed her offer to help with the project.
- The job applicant was rebuffed without any clear explanation for the rejection.
- The proposal was rebuffed by the committee, citing concerns about feasibility.
- The team captain rebuffed the suggestion to change the game strategy.
- Despite their shared history, he rebuffed any attempts to discuss their past relationship.
2
forcefully repel or drive back someone or something, typically as a defensive action
- The soldiers will rebuff any attempts to breach the perimeter, ensuring the safety of their encampment.
- Despite their best efforts, the security team failed to rebuff the intruders, who successfully infiltrated the facility.
- She had rebuffed numerous advances from unwanted suitors, determined to remain focused on her career.
- If we rebuff the initial assault, we can regroup and launch a counterattack to reclaim lost territory.
- The diplomat is currently rebuffing attempts to undermine the peace negotiations, asserting the importance of maintaining diplomatic integrity.
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