Snub (verb)

To deliberately ignore or reject (someone) in an insulting or dismissive way.

Origin:

Late 16th century (as a verb in the sense "turn up one"s nose at"): perhaps from snub "short, stunted", but influenced by snub "rebuke".

Examples:

  1. He felt snubbed when she didn't invite him to her party.
  2. She snubbed the man who asked her to dance.
  3. He snubbed the new employee and refused to speak to him.
  4. She snubbed her nose at the offer and refused to consider it.
  5. He snubbed the invitation and stayed home.
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