English Synonym Finder

rebuff

Definitions

An abrupt or ungracious rejection of an offer, request, or friendly gesture.

To reject someone or something in an abrupt or unkind manner.

Examples

She had to rebuff his repeated attempts to borrow money.

The company chose to rebuff the takeover bid from its main competitor.

Despite his kind gesture, she felt the need to rebuff his advances politely.

Synonyms

reject spurn repel snub refuse dismiss decline

Antonyms

accept welcome embrace admit receive approve encourage