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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Michael Jackson’s famous clan stepped out to celebrate the premiere of the new “Michael” biopic, but some of the Jacksons snubbed the event and have opposed the film.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 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

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 • Feb. 6, 2026

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 • Jan. 28, 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