Scrabble Dictionary

Find the definition of a word with its score in word games.

Word Games

	Scrabble US	(14 Points)
	Scrabble UK	(14 Points)
	Words With Friends	(16 Points)

Rebuff

rɪˈbʌf

Rebuff definitions

verb

Inflections:

rebuff rebuffed rebuffing rebuffs

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

"I asked her to be my wife, and was rebuffed in no uncertain terms"

Synonyms:
reject turn down spurn refuse decline repudiate disdain

noun

Inflections:

rebuff rebuffs

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

"his reserve was not intended as a rebuff"

Synonyms:
rejection snub slight repulse cut