snubbed

[snʌbd]

snubbed Definition

• 1. to ignore someone in a deliberate and insulting way
• 2. to reject or dismiss someone or something in a blunt or abrupt manner

Using snubbed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "snubbed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She felt snubbed by her colleagues when they didn't invite her to the party.

• Example

  The company snubbed his proposal without even considering it.

• Example

  He snubbed her offer to help, insisting on doing it himself.

snubbed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for snubbed

• ignore
• disregard
• spurn
• reject
• dismiss

Antonyms for snubbed

• acknowledge
• welcome
• accept

Phrases with snubbed

• snub one's nose at

  to show contempt for or defiance of someone or something

  Example

  He snubbed his nose at authority and refused to follow the rules.

• give someone the snub

  to deliberately ignore or reject someone

  Example

  She gave him the snub after he insulted her in front of everyone.

• snub out

  to extinguish or put out (a flame or fire)

  Example

  He snubbed out his cigarette before entering the building.

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Summary: snubbed in Brief

To 'snub' [snʌbd] someone is to deliberately ignore or reject them in an insulting or abrupt manner. It can also mean to reject or dismiss something outright. Examples include 'She felt snubbed by her colleagues when they didn't invite her to the party,' and 'The company snubbed his proposal without even considering it.' Phrases include 'snub one's nose at,' meaning to show contempt or defiance, and 'give someone the snub,' meaning to deliberately ignore or reject someone.