🙅rebuff

verb
/rɪˈbʌf/

Meaning

to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way

Example Sentences

She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.

Synonyms

reject, refuse, decline, snub, dismiss

Antonyms

accept, approve, welcome

Collocations

rebuff an offer, rebuff advances, rebuff suggestion, rebuff request

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