have nothing to do with

VERB

neglect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discount disregard ignore overlook reject spurn underestimate

STRONG

affront condemn depreciate despise detest disdain dismiss pretermit rebuff scant scorn slight slur

WEAK

brush aside brush off keep at arm's length keep one's distance laugh off let go live with make light of not care for pass by pass over pass up pay no attention to pay no mind shrug off tune out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

attend heed look at note notice pay attention recognize regard respect

STRONG

admire approve cherish compliment flatter like love praise welcome

WEAK

accomplish achieve complete concern do finish guard nurture protect succeed take care of watch

VERB

shun

Synonyms

STRONGEST

despise disdain eschew neglect pass up refuse reject scorn snub

STRONG

bilk cold-shoulder cut decline ditch dodge double duck elude escape evade shake shy stall

WEAK

get around give a wide berth give the runaround have no part of hide out keep away from keep clear of palm off shake off stand aloof from stay shy of steer clear of turn back on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept admire allow approve cherish like love sanction

STRONG

confront encounter face meet take on

Example Sentences

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That settlement appeared to have nothing to do with the IRS complaint at all.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Investors look for reasons to take profits, even though the rationales may have nothing to do with the market action.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Mr. Warsh wasn’t a particularly controversial choice by the president, but the main reasons for delay have nothing to do with him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

"I believe in relationships. Those are personal relationships, they have nothing to do with commercial considerations," Aziz said.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The grill is covered in snow and seems to have nothing to do with the hot dogs and hamburgers we made last summer.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

have nothing to do with

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