Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Rebuff

• (n.) Repercussion, or beating back; a quick and sudden resistance.
• (n.) Sudden check; unexpected repulse; defeat; refusal; repellence; rejection of solicitation.
• (v. t.) To beat back; to offer sudden resistance to; to check; to repel or repulse violently, harshly, or uncourteously.

Synonyms of Rebuff

• Rebuke
• Repel
• Repulse
• Check
• Snub
• Oppose
• [See REPEL].
• Rebuke
• Discouragement
• Repulsion
• Check.

Antonyms of Rebuff

• Welcome
• Acceptance
• Encouragement.

Homophones of Rebuff