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REBUFF

Definition:

[noun] a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
Synonyms: slight
[noun] an instance of driving away or warding off
Synonyms: snub, repulse
[verb] reject outright and bluntly; "She snubbed his proposal"
Synonyms: snub, repel
[verb] force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"
Synonyms: repel, repulse, fight off, drive back