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rebuff in German

rebuff in German is Abfuhr, Zurückweisung, Abfuhr erteilen — rebuff means an unexpected refusal of an offer or request.

rebuff in German

Abfuhr
noun
A sudden resistance or refusal.
Zurückweisung
noun
A sudden resistance or refusal.
Abfuhr erteilen
verb
(transitive) To refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.
zurückweisen
verb
(transitive) To refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.

What does "rebuff" mean?

  1. noun An unexpected refusal of an offer or request.
    "He was surprised by her quick rebuff to his proposal."
  2. noun The effect of being pushed or driven back.
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rebuff in a sentence

  • He was surprised by her quick rebuff to his proposal.

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What is "rebuff" in German?
"rebuff" in German is Abfuhr, Zurückweisung, Abfuhr erteilen. rebuff means: An unexpected refusal of an offer or request.
Are there other ways to say "rebuff" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "rebuff": Abfuhr, Zurückweisung, Abfuhr erteilen, zurückweisen.
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