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rebuffably

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re⋅buff

  [n. ri-buhf, ree-buhf; v. ri-buhf]
Use rebuffably in a Sentence
–noun
1. a blunt or abrupt rejection, as of a person making advances.
2. a peremptory refusal of a request, offer, etc.; snub.
3. a check to action or progress.
–verb (used with object)
4. to give a rebuff to; check; repel; refuse; drive away.
Origin:
1580–90; < MF rebuffer < It ribuffare to disturb, reprimand, deriv. of ribuffo (n.), equiv. to ri- re- + buffo puff; see buffoon

Related forms:
re⋅buff⋅a⋅ble, adjective
re⋅buff⋅a⋅bly, adverb

Synonyms:
4. snub, slight, reject, spurn.
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