Rebuff

1. noun

   a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

   Similar: slight

2. noun

   an instance of driving away or warding off

   Similar: snub, repulse

3. verb

   reject outright and bluntly

   “She snubbed his proposal”

   Similar: snub, repel

4. verb

   force or drive back

   “repel the attacker”

   Similar: repel, repulse, fight off, drive back