rebuff
/rɪˈbʌf/
re · buff
rɪ · ˈbʌf
English Definition
v./n. reject sharply
Significado en Español
rechazar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
từ chối thẳng thừng, cự tuyệt
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Example Sentence
She rebuffed his offer.
她拒绝了他的提议。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(return)+buff(hit)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “rebuff”:
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A
welcome
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B
accept
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C
snub
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D
embrace
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C — snub.
“rebuff” means v./n. reject sharply
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In the meeting, Sarah decided to politely ___ the proposal by offering a different perspective.
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A
accept
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B
rebuff
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C
consider
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D
ignore
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B — rebuff.
“rebuff” means v./n. reject sharply
Common questions about “rebuff”
What does “rebuff” mean?
rebuff — v./n. reject sharply. In Chinese: 断然拒绝；回绝.
How do you pronounce “rebuff”?
rebuff is pronounced /rɪˈbʌf/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · buff.
How do you use “rebuff” in a sentence?
She rebuffed his offer. (她拒绝了他的提议。)
What are synonyms for “rebuff”?
reject, snub — all close in meaning to rebuff (v./n. reject sharply).
Is “rebuff” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. rebuff appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “rebuff”?
re(return)+buff(hit)
