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