Rebuff and Repel

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Rebuff

Rebuff verb - Reject outright and bluntly.

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Repel is a synonym for rebuff in action topic. In some cases you can use "Repel" instead a verb "Rebuff", when it comes to topics like reject, snub, resist, turn away. popular alternative

Nearby Words: rebuffed, rebuffing

Repel

Repel verb - To drive back.

Usage example: the defenders repelled the attacking army after several hours of fierce fighting

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Rebuff is a synonym for repel in repulse topic. You can use "Rebuff" instead the word "Repel" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as resist, drive off. popular alternative

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

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advances	rebuff advances	repel advances
attempts	rebuff attempts	repel attempts

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