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" Map the Author's Attitude Before Reading Questions Force Contrast Between Two Similar Words Stop Skipping Words and Read the Tone 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