electoral rebuff

Frequency: 5.53.1 per million words

a defeat or rejection in an election

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Examples (10)

  • The party suffered a humiliating electoral rebuff in 1945.
  • The candidate faced an unexpected electoral rebuff at the polls.
  • After the devastating electoral rebuff, the leader resigned.
  • The government interpreted the low turnout as a clear electoral rebuff.
  • Despite their strong campaign, they received a significant electoral rebuff.
  • Analysts are still discussing the reasons behind the electoral rebuff.
  • Such an electoral rebuff forces parties to reconsider their policies.
  • It was not just a defeat, but a complete electoral rebuff for the ruling coalition.
  • Voters delivered a stern electoral rebuff to the incumbent mayor.
  • The reform proposals met with a sharp electoral rebuff from the public.