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snub
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- pronunciation:
- snuhb
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
snubs, snubbing, snubbed |
| definition 1: |
to ignore, esp. as a means of showing dissatisfaction, dislike, or contempt.
- synonyms:
- cold-shoulder, disregard, ignore, slight
- similar words:
- avoid, cut, disdain, dismiss, ostracize, overlook, rebuff, send to Coventry, shun, spurn
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| definition 2: |
to stop or reject with a sharp or hurtful reply; rebuke.
- synonyms:
- rebuff, rebuke, slap down, spurn
- similar words:
- reprimand, reprove, repulse
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| related words: |
blackball, disregard, ignore, insult, neglect, offend, reject, scant, scorn |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an act or instance of rebuking or intentionally ignoring someone; slight; insult.
- synonyms:
- cold shoulder, cut, insult, rebuff, rebuke, slap, slight
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| related words: |
brush-off, cut, disregard, neglect, offense |
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