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REBUFFS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Rebuffs.

Rebuffs - as a noun

A deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slight10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discourtesy17offence15offense13offensive activity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An instance of driving away or warding off

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
repulse9snub6

Rebuffs - as a verb

Reject outright and bluntly

Example: "She snubbed his proposal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
repel7snub6

Force or drive back

Example: "Repel the attacker"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drive backfight offrepel7repulse9

Example Sentences

"She rebuffs his advances and tells him she is not interested in dating."
"Despite his efforts to convince her, she rebuffs his proposal to start a business together."
"The company rebuffs all attempts at a hostile takeover."
"The politician rebuffs allegations of corruption and insists on his innocence."
"She rebuffs her coworker's attempt to flirt with her and focuses on her work."
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Word Game Points

Is REBUFFS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rebuffs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REBUFFS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is REBUFFS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rebuffs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REBUFFS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is REBUFFS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rebuffs is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REBUFFS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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