rebuff

US /rɪˈbʌf/
UK /rɪˈbʌf/
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1.

reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner

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She rebuffed his advances.
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The offer was rebuffed by the company.
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1.

an abrupt or ungracious refusal or rejection of an offer, request, or friendly gesture

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His offer of help met with a sharp rebuff.
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The team suffered a humiliating rebuff in the final.
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