Word of the day
rebuff
1. reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner
“I asked her to be my wife, and was rebuffed in no uncertain terms”
verb
/rəˈbəf/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"When he expressed his opinion, she didn't just reject it; she rebuffed him outright, making sure he felt _____."
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- embrace
- dismiss
- decorate
- reject
- praise
- turn down
Choose the phrase that uses rebuff correctly
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Find a word related to rebuff
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