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to rebuff
01
rejeter, repousser
to reject or dismiss someone or something in an abrupt or blunt manner
Exemples
The job applicant was rebuffed without any clear explanation for the rejection.
Le candidat à l'emploi a été repoussé sans aucune explication claire pour le rejet.
02
repousser
forcefully repel or drive back someone or something, typically as a defensive action
Exemples
Despite their best efforts, the security team failed to rebuff the intruders, who successfully infiltrated the facility.
Malgré leurs meilleurs efforts, l'équipe de sécurité n'a pas réussi à repousser les intrus, qui ont réussi à infiltrer l'installation.
Rebuff
01
rebuffade, rejet
a deliberate act of rudeness or rejection, typically showing anger, disapproval, or contempt
Exemples
She took his silence as a personal rebuff.
Elle a pris son silence pour un rebuffade personnel.
02
rebuffade, repoussoir
an instance of repelling or fending off someone or something
Exemples
His logical argument served as a rebuff to false accusations.
Son argument logique a servi de rebuffade aux fausses accusations.
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