<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a blunt or abrupt rejection, as of a person making advances</li><li>a peremptory refusal of a request, offer, etc.; snub</li><li>a check to action or progress</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object)<ul><li>to give a rebuff to; check; repel; refuse; drive away</li></ul></li></ul>