brush somebody off

denial, refusal

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

turning away; ignoring

to speak severely to (a person) for doing something wrong

reprimand; harsh criticism

an official expression of disapproval

oral punishment

to blame, criticize, a person using angry words

reprimand; harsh criticism

(a cause of) trouble, grief

pain, unhappiness