verb🔗ShareTo strike with a buffet; to cuff; to slap."Example: The strong wind buffeted the small boat, making it difficult to steer. "actionbodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo aggressively challenge, denounce, or criticise."The politician was buffeted by criticism after his controversial statement. "communicationactionattitudewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo affect as with blows; to strike repeatedly; to strive with or contend against."to buffet the billows"actionweathernatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo deaden the sound of (bells) by muffling the clapper."The bell ringer quickly buffeted the church bells before the late-night wedding ceremony, so their chimes wouldn't disturb the neighbors' sleep. "soundbell-ringingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBattered, especially by strong wind."The small sailboat, buffeted by the sudden storm, struggled to stay upright. "weathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
