SAT vocabulary

Rebuff

To reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner.

Example

"Her offer of help was met with a harsh rebuff, leaving her feeling embarrassed."

From Old Italian ribuffare (to reprimand, scold), from ri- (again) + buffare (to puff, blow).

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