SAT GRE rebuff Definition A blunt or abrupt rejection of an offer or advance. Example "He received a sharp rebuff when he asked for a loan." Sign in to save SAT Quiz → GRE Quiz → ← rebroadcast rebuke → Study tips featuring "rebuff" Let the Argument Reveal Unfamiliar Word Meanings Group Words Together by Emotional Tone Map the Author's Attitude Before Reading Questions Related words SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal