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Reproof vs Rebuff - What's the difference?

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Reproof is a related term of rebuff.


As nouns the difference between reproof and rebuff

is that reproof is act or instance of reproving; a rebuke while rebuff is a sudden resistance or refusal.

As verbs the difference between reproof and rebuff

is that reproof is to proof again while rebuff is to refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.

reproof

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Act or instance of reproving; a rebuke.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To proof again.
    • We need to reproof the book before publication.

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    rebuff

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A sudden resistance or refusal.
    • He was surprised by her quick rebuff to his proposal.
  • Repercussion, or beating back.
  • * Milton
    • the strong rebuff of some tumultuous cloud

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.
  • To buff again.

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