Synonyms of rebuff

Antonyms of rebuff

Collocations of rebuff

rebuff someone
Frequency: 70 %

He tried to talk to her, but she rebuffed him.

rebuff a proposal
Frequency: 60 %

She rebuffed his marriage proposal, leaving him heartbroken.

rebuff an advance
Frequency: 50 %

She rebuffed his romantic advances, not wanting to get involved.

rebuff a request
Frequency: 45 %

The company rebuffed their request for a refund, citing their strict policy.

Idiomatic Expressions for rebuff

  • Phrase: turn someone down
    Meaning: to reject or refuse someone; to rebuff someone
    Usage: He asked her to marry him, but she turned him down.