REBUFF (2)

rebuff (2). Rebuff, v. to beat back, repel, oppose, discourage

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Re‐buff″, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rebuffed (rē̍‐bŭft″); p. pr. & vb. n. Rebuffing.] To beat back; to offer sudden resistance to; to check; to repel or repulse violently, harshly, or uncourteously.