rebuff

As nouns the difference between rebuff and denial

is that rebuff is a sudden resistance or refusal while denial is (logic) the negation in logic.

As a verb rebuff

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

As a noun rebuff

is a sudden resistance or refusal.

As a verb rebuff

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

As an adjective oppressive is

burdensome or difficult to bear.

As nouns the difference between rebuff and rejection

is that rebuff is a sudden resistance or refusal while rejection is the act of rejecting.

As a verb rebuff

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

Curb is a related term of rebuff.

As nouns the difference between curb and rebuff

is that curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (uk ) while rebuff is a sudden resistance or refusal.

As verbs the difference between curb and rebuff

is that curb is to check, restrain or control while rebuff is to refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.

Rebuff is a related term of counterfoil.

As nouns the difference between rebuff and counterfoil

is that rebuff is a sudden resistance or refusal while counterfoil is the part of a cheque that is retained in the chequebook as a record; a stub.

As a verb rebuff

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

Hindrance is a related term of rebuff.

As nouns the difference between hindrance and rebuff

is that hindrance is something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else while rebuff is a sudden resistance or refusal.

As a verb rebuff is

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

Obstruct is a related term of rebuff.

As verbs the difference between obstruct and rebuff

is that obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block while rebuff is to refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.

As a noun rebuff is

a sudden resistance or refusal.

Hinder is a related term of rebuff.

As verbs the difference between hinder and rebuff

is that hinder is to make difficult to accomplish; to frustrate, act as obstacle while rebuff is to refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.

As nouns the difference between hinder and rebuff

is that hinder is (slang|euphemistic) the buttocks while rebuff is a sudden resistance or refusal.

As an adjective hinder

is of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.

Setback is a related term of rebuff.

As nouns the difference between setback and rebuff

is that setback is an obstacle, delay, or disadvantage while rebuff is a sudden resistance or refusal.

As a verb rebuff is

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

Bridle is a related term of rebuff.

As nouns the difference between bridle and rebuff

is that bridle is the headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins while rebuff is a sudden resistance or refusal.

As verbs the difference between bridle and rebuff

is that bridle is to put a bridle on while rebuff is to refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.