What is the meaning of rebuff?

noun

  • A deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval.
  • An instance of driving away or warding off.

verb

  • Reject outright and bluntly.
    • usage: "She snubbed his proposal"
  • Force or drive back.
    • usage: "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"
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