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Nov 30, 2009
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re•buff



Pronunciation: (
—n.ri-buf', rē'buf;
—v.ri-buf'), [key]
—n.
1. a blunt or abrupt rejection, as of a person making advances.
2. a peremptory refusal of a request, offer, etc.; snub.
3. a check to action or progress.

—v.t.
to give a rebuff to; check; repel; refuse; drive away.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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