Crossword puzzle clue "rejects ungraciously"

REBUFF, to reject or refuse curtly

to chop or cut down, also AX

ungraciously curt, also OFFHANDED

ACCEPT, to receive with favour

the whole

to seize with the teeth

BLOW, to propel by a current of air

CASTOFF, an item of clothing one no longer wishes to wear, and passes on to another, also OFFCAST