cold shoulder
/ˈkoʊld ˈʃoʊldər/
verb
- 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.
Antonyms
noun
- 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.