re·buff 
/rɪˈbʌf/ verb
re·buffs; re·buffed; re·buff·ing /rɪˈbʌf/ verb [+ obj] formal : to refuse (something, such as an offer or suggestion) in a rude way
▪ Our suggestion was immediately rebuffed. ▪ The company rebuffed the bid. ▪ She rebuffed him when he asked her for a date.
▪ Our suggestion was immediately rebuffed. ▪ The company rebuffed the bid. ▪ She rebuffed him when he asked her for a date.
— rebuff noun, plural rebuffs [count]
▪ Our suggestion was met with a sharp rebuff.
▪ Our suggestion was met with a sharp rebuff.
