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REBUFFING Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word rebuffing. (exact relations)
There are 26 hypernyms of the word rebuffing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for REBUFFING

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repel
verbv
verb

• cause to move back by force or influence

• be repellent to; cause aversion in

• force or drive back

• reject outright and bluntly

• fill with distaste

repulse
verbv
noun

• an instance of driving away or warding off

verb

• force or drive back

• be repellent to; cause aversion in

• cause to move back by force or influence

snub
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an instance of driving away or warding off

• a refusal to recognize someone you know

adjective satellite

• unusually short

verb

• refuse to acknowledge

• reject outright and bluntly

slight
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some

noun

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

adjective satellite

• lacking substance or significance

• being of delicate or slender build

verb

• pay no attention to, disrespect

drive back
verbv
verb

• force or drive back

fight off
verbv
verb

• force or drive back

Best Hypernyms For REBUFFING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rebuffing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
defend disapproving discourtesy disdain disregarding fight offence offense oppose pooh-pooh reject rejection scorn spurn declining denying refusing rejecting renouncing repudiating spurning
Phrases (5)
fight backfight downfreeze offoffensive activityturn down

Alternatives for REPEL

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