rebuffnoun · Level 3 SAT1A peremptory or unexpected rejection of advances or approachesHis offer to help was met with a sharp rebuff that left him both surprised and embarrassed.ModuleLevel 3RegistertoneCollectionCollection 086SAT Complete planAlso in Collection 086duteous, estimable, inventive, luxuriant, poignancy, sedulous, rotund, lampoon and 1 more