snubbed

[snuhbd] / snʌbd /

VERB

give someone the cold shoulder

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boycott disregard humiliate ignore neglect ostracize pass up rebuff scold scorn shun

STRONG

burr censure chill cool cut disdain duck humble ice mortify offend scratch shame slight slur snob swank upstage

WEAK

act cool brush off cut dead give the brush ice out look coldly upon look right through not give time of day put down put the chill on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

note pay attention praise regard welcome

STRONG

approve compliment flatter heat respect warm

WEAK

be friendly include socialize

Example Sentences

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Gates was recently snubbed by Microsoft’s annual CEO summit and by the annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, which he has attended for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

With his photo entitled 'The Vikings are coming', Yarrow snubbed the tradition of shooting players on airplane steps.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Next to be snubbed was Raleigh’s teammate Josh Naylor, who was ignored by the catcher when the U.S. squared off against Naylor’s Team Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Jamerson’s dreams of a solid return to a school that snubbed him were shattered.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

After Blane snubbed her and hurt her feelings because of his stupid friends, he realized he’d made a mistake.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence