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discourtesy vs rebuff

rebuff vs discourtesy

discourtesy and rebuff both are nouns.

discourtesy is not a verb while rebuff is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discourtesy Yes No No No
rebuff Yes No Yes No
As nouns, rebuff is a hyponym of discourtesy; that is, rebuff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than discourtesy:
  • discourtesy: a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
  • rebuff: a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
Other hyponyms of discourtesy include derision, ridicule, indelicacy, insolence, affront, insult, presumption, slight.
discourtesy (noun) rebuff (noun)
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
a manner that is rude and insulting an instance of driving away or warding off
an expression of lack of respect
discourtesy (verb) rebuff (verb)
reject outright and bluntly
force or drive back
Difference between discourtesy and rebuff

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