electoral rebuff
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a defeat or rejection in an election
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- 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.