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rebuff

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

rebuff

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

rebuff is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, rebuff is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofrebuff

1noun
  • A sudden resistance or refusal.

    Example: "He was surprised by her quick rebuff to his proposal."

  • Repercussion, or beating back.
1verb
  • To refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.
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