Definition of rebuff

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  • rebuff is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • rebuff is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • rebuff is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of rebuff

  • force or drive back (verb)

    Examples

    1. rebuff the attack

    Synonyms

    1. drive back
    2. fight off
    3. repel
    4. repulse
  • an instance of driving away or warding off (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. repulse
    2. snub
  • a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. slight
  • reject outright and bluntly (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. repel
    2. snub

See definition of rebuff in Merriam Webster