Rebuff
Rebuff noun - Treatment that is deliberately unfriendly.
Withholding and rebuff are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Withholding" instead a noun "Rebuff".
Withholding
Withholding noun - The act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control.
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Synonyms for Withholding
Rebuff and withholding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rebuff" instead a noun "Withholding".
Nearby Word: withhold
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Related pairs
- declination and rebuff
- declination and withholding
- disregard and rebuff
- disregard and withholding
- overlook and rebuff
- overlook and withholding
- rejection and rebuff
- rejection and withholding
- repulse and rebuff
- repulse and withholding
- denial and rebuff
- denial and withholding
- veto and rebuff
- veto and withholding
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Withholding or Rebuff. 2016. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/rebuff/withholding.
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