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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That "family first" mentality is why he snubbed the Olympic route with Team GB to sign with Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

"The invitation to the G7 does not mean that you're being snubbed if you're not invited or you're being ignored," said Ramaphosa.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

"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 • Jan. 22, 2026

A commerçant had arrived by truck from Léopoldville, and in the rainy season that was a miracle not to be snubbed.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver