Both Uses of
rebuff
in
Harry Potter (#7) and the Deathly Hallows
- By repeatedly rebuffing the friendly advances of her new Wizarding neighbors, she soon ensured that her family was left well alone.†
Chpt 11 *
- Kendra, of course, had rebuffed Bathilda when she first attempted to welcome the family to the village.†
Chpt 18
Definition:
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(rebuff) to reject another's help, suggestion, or approach -- typically rudely
or in a battle or fight: to drive back