rebuff
/rɪbˈʌf/
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Definitions
Noun
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
Noun
an instance of driving away or warding off
Verb
reject outright and bluntly; "She snubbed his proposal"
Verb
force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"
More General Terms
defend
discourtesy
disdain
fight
fight back
fight down
freeze off
offence
offense
offensive activity
oppose
pooh-pooh
reject
rejection
scorn
spurn
turn down