REBUFF

/ɹɪˈbʌf/ ► audio Scrabble 14 Words With Friends 16

Definition

  1. verb reject outright and bluntly. — synonyms: snub, repel
  2. verb force or drive back. — synonyms: repel, repulse, fight_off, drive_back
  3. noun a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval). — synonyms: slight
  4. noun an instance of driving away or warding off. — synonyms: snub, repulse

Examples

  • “He was surprised by her quick rebuff to his proposal.”

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