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111slap — [slap] n. [LowG sklapp: of echoic orig.] 1. a) a blow or smack, esp. with something flat, specif. the palm of the hand b) the sound of this, or a sound like it 2. an injury to pride, self respect, etc., as an insult or rebuff vt. slapped,… …
112brush — n. & v. n. 1 an implement with bristles, hair, wire, etc. varying in firmness set into a block or projecting from the end of a handle, for any of various purposes, esp. cleaning or scrubbing, painting, arranging the hair, etc. 2 the application… …
113knock — v. & n. v. 1 a tr. strike (a hard surface) with an audible sharp blow (knocked the table three times). b intr. strike, esp. a door to gain admittance (can you hear someone knocking?; knocked at the door). 2 tr. make (a hole, a dent, etc.) by… …
114put-down — noun a crushing remark • Syn: ↑squelch, ↑squelcher, ↑takedown • Derivationally related forms: ↑take down (for: ↑takedown), ↑squelch ( …
115repulse — v. & n. v.tr. 1 drive back (an attack or attacking enemy) by force of arms. 2 a rebuff (friendly advances or their maker). b refuse (a request or offer or its maker). 3 be repulsive to, repel. 4 foil in controversy. n. 1 the act or an instance of …
116snub — v., n., & adj. v.tr. (snubbed, snubbing) 1 rebuff or humiliate with sharp words or a marked lack of cordiality. 2 check the movement of (a boat, horse, etc.) esp. by a rope wound round a post etc. n. an act of snubbing; a rebuff. adj. short and… …
117counterbuff — I. noun Etymology: counter + buff obsolete : counterblow, rebuff II. transitive verb archaic : to strike back at : rebuff …
118slap in the face — I. phrasal : a direct sharp insult or rebuff comfortable officers clubs were, naturally, a slap in the face for enlisted men Tomorrow II. phrasal : insult, humiliate slapped in the face by not being invited to the party …
119re|buff — «rih BUHF», noun, verb. –n. a blunt or sudden check to a person who makes advances, offers help, or makes a request; snub: »We tried to be friendly, but his rebuff made us think he wanted to be left alone. –v.t. to give a rebuff to: »The playful… …
120re|ject — «verb. rih JEHKT; noun. REE jehkt», verb, noun. –v.t. 1. to refuse to take, use, believe, consider, or grant: »They rejected our help. He tried to join the army but was rejected because of poor health. SYNONYM(S): decline, rebuff, repulse. See… …
