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turn down vs rebuff

rebuff vs turn down

turn down is not a noun while rebuff is a noun.

turn down and rebuff both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
turn down No No Yes No
rebuff Yes No Yes No
As verbs, rebuff is a hyponym of turn down; that is, rebuff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than turn down:
  • turn down: reject with contempt
  • rebuff: reject outright and bluntly
Other hyponyms of turn down include repel, snub.
turn down (noun) rebuff (noun)
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
an instance of driving away or warding off
turn down (verb) rebuff (verb)
make lower or quieter reject outright and bluntly
take a downward direction force or drive back
reject with contempt
not accept as true
refuse entrance or membership
Difference between turn down and rebuff

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