Rebuffing

/ɹɪˈbʌfɪŋ/ verb noun

To refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.

Meaning

  1. (verb) To refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.
  2. (verb) To buff again.
  3. (noun) A rebuff; the act by which somebody is rebuffed.

Letter breakdown

  • Rebuffing contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 8 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 18.

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What does Rebuffing mean?

To refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.

What are the anagrams of Rebuffing?

Valid anagrams: buffering.

How many letters are in Rebuffing?

Rebuffing has 9 letters.

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