noun
- rejections or refusals, especially of offers, suggestions, or friendly approaches
Usage: plural form of rebuff
verb
- rejects or refuses someone or something in an abrupt or ungracious manner
Usage: third person singular present tense
Examples
- She faced several rebuffs before finding a publisher for her novel.
- His repeated rebuffs discouraged her from asking for help again.
- The company rebuffs all attempts at negotiation.
- He rebuffs every invitation to social events.
- Despite the rebuffs from critics, the artist continued creating.
- The politician rebuffs questions about the scandal.
- Her cold rebuffs made it clear she wasn’t interested in friendship.