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

From Los Angeles Times

The pro football experts pretty much agree with me, their distaste for this franchise leading to its renowned owner and legendary coach being snubbed in in recent voting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

From Los Angeles Times

Bill Belichick getting snubbed by voters on his first attempt to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame is very silly, but let’s not act too surprised.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Well, this is exciting," he said, although key allies including France and Britain had snubbed the launch of what they view as a challenge to the United Nations.

From Barron's

This year, “Wicked: For Good” stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were snubbed in the lead and supporting actress categories, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times