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respingere — meaning in English

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English meaning

rebuff noun An unexpected refusal of an offer or request.
reject verb To refuse to accept, believe, or agree to something.

Senses

respingere is used for these senses in English:

rebuff (transitive) To refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.
reject (transitive) To refuse to accept; to forswear.

rebuff — full definition

noun An unexpected refusal of an offer or request.
noun The effect of being pushed or driven back.

reject — full definition

verb To refuse to accept, believe, or agree to something.
noun A person or item that has been turned down or discarded.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

rifiuto rigetto ricusa ricusazione ripulsa reclinare ricusare rifiutare ripudiare