- 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.
- to give a rebuff to; check; repel; refuse; drive away.
- to snub, reject, or refuse (a person offering help or sympathy, an offer of help, etc) abruptly or out of hand
- to beat back (an attack); repel
- a blunt refusal or rejection; snub
- any sudden check to progress or action
