rebuff
simple noun8 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.0
sharp rebuff7.2
a strong and sudden rejection
a rejection that causes someone to feel ashamed or foolish
a defeat or rejection in an election
a rebuff to8.0
used to indicate who or what is being rejected
used to indicate the source of the rejection
to be the recipient of a rejection
to experience a rejection, often implying a negative impact
to have one's suggestion or effort rejected