rebuff
noun
a blunt or abrupt rejection, as of a person making advances.
rebuffed
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past participleof rebuff.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof rebuff.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
rebuffnouna blunt or abrupt rejection, as of a person making advances.
Example Sentences
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Like the Gambian, Sarr is a right-sided winger and the Reds initially enquired about the Senegal international last week, but that was rebuffed by Crystal Palace.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
To date, Mexican officials have rebuffed a Justice Department request that Rocha Moya, 77, be detained pending his extradition to the United States.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
Washington has rebuffed any talk of a deal being reached.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
The deal comes after Segro rebuffed several approaches from Prologis in recent weeks before the U.S. company made a final proposal on July 22 that the target’s board said it would likely accept.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Sam Houston tried to cadge a beer and was properly rebuffed.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
