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The young man was surprised at the old woman's rebuff of his offer to help.

The trader's unfair proposal caused me to rebuff his offer.

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The dictionary definition is Rejection of one who makes advances, proffers help or sympathy, shown interest or curiosity, makes requests etc. Other words for rebuff are repulse nad snub.

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