1. an abrupt rejection or refusal, especially of a friendly approach or offer

1. to reject or refuse abruptly and unfriendly

Examples

• She offered to help, but received only a cold rebuff.
• His romantic advances met with a firm rebuff.
• The company’s merger proposal was met with a swift rebuff.
• He rebuffed all attempts at reconciliation.
• The senator rebuffed questions about the scandal.
• Despite the rebuff, she continued to pursue the partnership.
• They rebuffed our offer without even considering it.