Rebuff Synonyms and Antonyms

rĭ-bŭf
To reject
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. snub
  2. refuse
  3. spurn
  4. repel
  5. check
  6. ignore
  7. disregard
  8. cut
  9. chide
  10. oppose
  11. rebuke
  12. reprove
  13. repulse
  14. slight
  15. resist
  16. dismiss
  17. repudiate
  18. send away
  19. turn-away
  20. put in one's place
  21. shun
  22. brushoff
  23. cross
  24. decline
  25. keep at a distance
  26. keep-at-arm-s-length
  27. disallow
  28. turn down
  29. give the cold shoulder
  30. give the go-by
  31. rebut
  32. slam the door in one's face
  33. not hear of
  34. refusal
  35. put off
  36. brush-off
  37. lash out at
  38. tell where to get off
  39. reject
  40. put down
  41. give the brushoff
  42. send packing
  43. tell to get lost
  44. reprimand
  45. coldshoulder
  46. scold
  47. slap
To reject bluntly, often disdainfully; snub:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. refuse
Ignoring
(Adjective)
Antonyms:
  1. acceptance

Words Related to Rebuff

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Rebuff Sentence Examples

  • Irritated at his mate's rebuff, he whispered, "Where are you?"

  • In consequence of this rebuff Dr Wekerle tendered his resignation on the 27th of April.

  • For the present he experienced a sharp rebuff of fortune, which he met with his usual fortitude.

  • Henchard shut up her argument with a sharp rebuff.

  • But the rebuff showed that it was desirable in the interests both of the British government and of Afghanistan that an opportunity should be made for enabling the amir to have personal acquaintance with the highest Indian authorities.

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