If you rebuff someone, you reject or snub him. You might decide to rebuff a classmate's invitation to the dance after hearing him gossip meanly about a friend. Although the verb rebuff is a somewhat old fashioned one to use for social relationships, it's still common in the world of diplomacy.

What does the word rebuffing meaning?

transitive verb. : to reject or criticize sharply : snub.

What is the noun for rebuff?

noun. noun. /rɪˈbʌf/ (formal) an unkind refusal of a friendly offer, request, or suggestion synonym rejection Her offer of help was met with a sharp rebuff.