cold shoulder

/ˈkoʊld ˈʃoʊldər/
verb
  1. To deliberately ignore or treat someone in an unfriendly way.
    • He felt hurt when his friends cold-shouldered him at the party.
    • The team cold-shouldered the new player during practice.
    • After the argument, she cold-shouldered him for a week.
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noun
  1. An act of deliberately ignoring or snubbing someone.
    • I don't understand why you're giving me the cold shoulder.
    • His cold shoulder made her feel invisible.
    • She gave him the cold shoulder after their fight.
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