rebuff

Rebuff is a related term of counterbalance.

As nouns the difference between rebuff and counterbalance

is that rebuff is a sudden resistance or refusal while counterbalance is (literally) a weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.

As verbs the difference between rebuff and counterbalance

is that rebuff is to refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out while counterbalance is to apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.

As verbs the difference between castigate and rebuff

is that castigate is to punish severely; to criticize severely; to reprimand severely 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.

As nouns the difference between flatter and rebuff

is that flatter is a type of set tool used by blacksmiths while rebuff is a sudden resistance or refusal.

As verbs the difference between flatter and rebuff

is that flatter is to compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour while rebuff is to refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.

As an adjective flatter

is (flat).

Rebuff is a related term of tally.

As nouns the difference between rebuff and tally

is that rebuff is a sudden resistance or refusal while tally is originally, a piece of wood on which notches or scores were cut, as the marks of number;.

As verbs the difference between rebuff and tally

is that rebuff is to refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out while tally is to count something.

As an adjective tally is

(label) used as a mild intensifier: very (almost exclusively used by the upper classes).

As an interjection tally is

target sighted.

As an adverb tally is

(obsolete) in a tall way; stoutly; with spirit.

Reprimand is a related term of rebuff.

As nouns the difference between reprimand and rebuff

is that reprimand is a severe, formal or official reproof; reprehension, rebuke, private or public while rebuff is a sudden resistance or refusal.

As verbs the difference between reprimand and rebuff

is that reprimand is to reprove in a formal or official way while rebuff is to refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.

Discard is a related term of rebuff.

As verbs the difference between discard and rebuff

is that discard is to throw away, to reject while rebuff is to refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.

As nouns the difference between discard and rebuff

is that discard is anything discarded while rebuff is a sudden resistance or refusal.

As nouns the difference between check and rebuff

is that check is a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece while rebuff is a sudden resistance or refusal.

As verbs the difference between check and rebuff

is that check is to inspect; to examine while rebuff is to refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.

As verbs the difference between impede and rebuff

is that impede is to get in the way of; to hinder 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.

As verbs the difference between reprove and rebuff

is that reprove is to express disapproval 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.

Rebuff is a related term of draft.

As nouns the difference between rebuff and draft

is that rebuff is a sudden resistance or refusal while draft is an early version of a written work.

As verbs the difference between rebuff and draft

is that rebuff is to refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out while draft is to write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.

As an adjective draft is

(not comparable) referring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled.