Rebuff — synonyms, definition

1. rebuff (Noun)

affront check insult rebuke rejection repulse reverse set-back slight snub

rebuff (Noun) — A deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval).

rebuff (Noun) — An instance of driving away or warding off.

discourtesy offence offense offensive activity rejection cold shoulder cut silent treatment snub

2. rebuff (Verb)

affront avert avoid by-pass condemn confront damn with faint praise decline deny depreciate despise detest disregard drive back elude fend off fight off neglect oppose overlook • • •

rebuff (Verb) — Reject outright and bluntly. ex. "She rebuffed his proposal"

rebuff (Verb) — Force or drive back. ex. "rebuff the attack"

defend disdain dispute fight fight back fight down freeze off oppose pooh-pooh reject scorn spurn turn down