snub

[snʌb]

snub Definition

• 1. to ignore someone in a deliberate and insulting way
• 2. to 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

Synonyms for snub

• ignore
• disregard
• spurn
• reject
• repudiate

Antonyms for snub

• welcome
• accept
• embrace

Phrases with snub

• give someone the 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.'