[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a blunt or abrupt rejection, as of a person making advances.", "a peremptory refusal of a request, offer, etc.; snub.", "a check to action or progress."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to give a rebuff to; check; repel; refuse; drive away.Synonyms: spurn , reject , slight , snub"]}]