snub
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verb \ˈsnəb\snubbedsnub·bing
Definition of SNUB
transitive verb
1
: to check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
2
3
: to treat with contempt or neglect <snub an old acquaintance>
4
: to extinguish by stubbing <snub out a cigarette>
See Examples of SNUB
- She snubbed me in the hallway.
- He snubbed their job offer.
- They deliberately snubbed the meeting.
Origin of SNUB
Middle English snibben, snubben, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse snubba to scold, Swedish dialect snubba to reproach, cut off
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to SNUB
Related Words: isolate, ostracize; brush (aside or off), disdain, rebuff, reject, repel, repulse, scorn, spurn; disregard, forget, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, shrug off
Near Antonyms: cherish, prize, treasure, value; admire, esteem, lionize; hallow, revere, venerate, worship; accept, appreciate, approve (of), care (for), countenance, favor, OK (or okay), subscribe (to)
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