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Definition
to reject another's help, suggestion, or approach — typically rudely
or in a battle or fight: to drive back
or in a battle or fight: to drive back
- The rebuff he had met with in his first attempt to win Lydgate's confidence, disinclined him to a second; but this news of the execution being actually in the house, determined the Vicar to overcome his reluctance.Book 7 — Two Temptations (80% in)
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