Rebuff and Withholding

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".

Nearby Words: rebuffed, rebuffing

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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