Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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rebuff | Yes | No | Yes | No |
disdain | Yes | No | Yes | No |
rebuff (noun) | disdain (noun) |
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a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval) | a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient |
an instance of driving away or warding off | lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike |
rebuff (verb) | disdain (verb) |
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reject outright and bluntly | reject with contempt |
force or drive back | look down on with disdain |