rebuff

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Synonyms: debuff

Antonyms: debuff

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Noun

1. A sudden resistance or refusal.
   • He was surprised by her quick rebuff to his proposal.
2. Repercussion, or beating back.

Verb

1. To refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.

Verb

1. To buff again.

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