rebuff meaning and definition

REBUFF noun

Definition of rebuff (noun)

1. a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
   • synonyms: slight
2. an instance of driving away or warding off
   • synonyms: repulse, snub

REBUFF verb

Definition of rebuff (verb)

1. reject outright and bluntly
   • "She snubbed his proposal"
   • synonyms: repel, snub
2. force or drive back
   • "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"
   • synonyms: drive back, fight off, repel, repulse