Synonyms for rebuff
rɪˈbʌf

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1. rebuff, slight(noun)

   a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

   Synonyms:
   snub, repulse, slight

2. rebuff, snub, repulse(verb)

   an instance of driving away or warding off

   Synonyms:
   snub, repulse, cut, cold shoulder, slight

3. rebuff, snub, repel(verb)

   reject outright and bluntly

   "She snubbed his proposal"

   Synonyms:
   fight off, snub, disgust, ignore, drive back, repulse, gross out, disregard, drive, force back, cut, repel, beat back, revolt, push back

4. repel, repulse, fight off, rebuff, drive back(verb)

   force or drive back

   "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"

   Synonyms:
   fight off, snub, beat back, drive back, repulse, drive, force back, gross out, repel, disgust, revolt, push back

English Synonyms and Antonyms(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. rebuff

   Synonyms:
   alienate, estrange, reject, repel, repulse

   Antonyms:
   allure, attract, drag, draw, entice, haul, incline, induce, lead, lure, pull, tow, tug

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. rebuff(v)

   Synonyms:
   rebuke, repel, repulse, check, snub, oppose

2. rebuff(n)

   Synonyms:
   rebuke, discouragement, repulsion, check

   Antonyms:
   welcome, acceptance, encouragement

Dictionary of English Synonymes(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. rebuff(n.)

   Synonyms:
   repulse, check, opposition, resistance

2. rebuff(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   repel, resist, reject, check, oppose

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