Rebuff Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Rebuff

Meaning 1 : force or drive back

    Example : rebuff the attack

    Synonyms : drive back,  fight off,  repel,  repulse
Meaning 2 : an instance of driving away or warding off

    Synonyms : repulse,  snub
Meaning 3 : a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

    Synonyms : slight
Meaning 4 : reject outright and bluntly

    Synonyms : repel,  snub