snub

[snʌb]

snub Definition

  • 1to ignore someone in a deliberate and insulting way
  • 2to reject or dismiss something as unworthy of consideration

Using snub: Examples

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

  • Example

    She snubbed him at the party by not talking to him.

  • Example

    The company snubbed his proposal for a new project.

  • Example

    He felt snubbed when they didn't invite him to the meeting.

snub Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for snub

Phrases with snub

  • to deliberately ignore or reject someone

    Example

    She gave him the snub by walking away when he approached her.

  • snub one's nose at

    to show contempt or disrespect for someone or something

    Example

    He snubbed his nose at the critics who panned his latest movie.

  • snub-nosed

    having a short, turned-up nose

    Example

    The little girl had a cute snub-nosed face.

Origins of snub

from Old Norse 'snubba', meaning 'to check, reprimand'

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Summary: snub in Brief

'Snub' [snʌb] is a verb that means to deliberately ignore or reject someone or something. It can be used in phrases like 'give someone the snub' and 'snub one's nose at.' 'Snub' can also describe a physical characteristic, such as 'snub-nosed.'