snub
/snʌb/
verb
- To ignore or treat someone coldly, often as a deliberate act of disrespect or rejection.
- She snubbed her former friend by not saying hello at the party.
- The committee snubbed his proposal without even discussing it.
- He felt snubbed when the manager walked past without acknowledging him.
- To reject or refuse to accept something, such as an offer or invitation.
- The actor snubbed the award ceremony, saying he disagreed with the organization's values.
- They snubbed the deal because the terms were unfair.
- She snubbed his offer of help, insisting she could do it alone.
Antonyms
adjective
- Short and turned up at the tip, used especially to describe a nose.
- His snub nose gave his face a friendly look.
- She had a cute, snub nose.
- The statue's snub nose was worn smooth by time.
noun
- An act of ignoring or showing disrespect to someone.
- He considered the lack of a reply a snub.
- The politician's snub of the local community caused outrage.
- Not inviting her to the wedding was a deliberate snub.