Rebuff
Pronunciation: /rɪˈbʌf/
Rebuff (noun)
- an unfriendly refusal or rejection of an offer or request.
Examples
- The proposal met with a swift rebuff.
- Her offer of help was met with a cold rebuff.
Common collocations: swift rebuff, cold rebuff, receive a rebuff, rebuff an offer, rebuff advances
Rebuff (verb)
- to refuse or reject someone or something in an unfriendly way.
Examples
- She rebuffed his advances politely but firmly.
- The committee rebuffed the proposal without hesitation.