the silent treatment

noun

: the act of ignoring someone because one is angry at him or her

Whenever she gets mad at me, she gives me the silent treatment.

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According to Tawwab, less obvious examples of abusive behavior include name-calling, demeaning remarks, threats, giving you the silent treatment, and ignoring or even ridiculing your sincere attempts to express your feelings. —Samantha Vincenty, SELF, 16 Mar. 2023