brush somebody off

denial, refusal

(an instance of) denying; refusing a request

dismissal, refusal of belief in

the absence of interest, opinion or feeling

absence of feeling, interest

absence of feeling, interest

absence of feeling, interest

an unkind refusal (of an offer of or request for help, friendship etc)

turning away; ignoring

(an instance of) an act of refusing

denial of responsibility; unwillingness

to drive back (the enemy); resist (an attack) successfully

snub; rejection