brush somebody off

denial, refusal

to deny the truth of (something said or written, a person who has given a decision etc)

be at variance with

the state of disapproving

condemnation

the state of being out of favour; disapproval

dislike; disgrace

complain, disapprove; argue against

complain, disapprove; argue against

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