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noun

Definition of snubnext
as in dismissal
treatment that is deliberately unfriendly he tolerated the snubs from his in-laws because the holidays come but once a year, thankfully

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snub

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verb

ˈsnəb How to pronounce snub (audio)
1
as in to reject
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely the snob in town always snubbed anyone she thought was beneath her

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2
as in to disdain
to show contempt for a social set that snubs anyone below their income bracket

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Recent Examples of snub
Noun
In Mike Nichols’ 1967 comedy of disaffection, Hoffman originated the role that Rhys played onstage, so the snub was startling. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, franchise pitching legend Dave Stieb has reignited a decades-old debate, asserting that his Hall of Fame snub and lack of Cy Young awards stem from playing in Canada. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Verb
Game officials intervened and even threatened to throw a penalty flag if Miami snubbed the pre-game handshake. — Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026 LeBron snubs Heat for Philly, Spain celebrates World Cup, Messi rests as MLS resumes, football returns as Dolphins/Canes open camps, Marlins’ skid at 11 and more. — Greg Cote july 26, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for snub
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snub
  1. dismissal
  2. reject
  3. disdain
  4. rebuff
  5. isolate
  6. disrespect
  7. rejection
  8. stiff
Noun
  • The former defence minister is popular among younger Ukrainians and his dismissal in July sparked protests across the country.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Opinion polls taken in recent weeks show that Fedorov has grown popular enough in Ukraine since his dismissal to pose a serious challenge to Zelensky in a presidential race.
    — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of dismissal
Verb
  • Pakistan’s government rejected the allegations over the weekend, saying Khan was examined by doctors from the private hospital and that he could not be taken to Shifa International for security reasons.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Importantly, the jury's decision is advisory, meaning the ultimate decision rests with the judge, who can accept or reject the conclusions.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of reject
Verb
  • Although the Constitution requires congressional involvement in war-making, Trump like Nixon disdained that mandate with terrible consequences.
    — Elizabeth Holtzman, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Most telling is how openly Stassi disdains the idea of therapy, even insisting to the horror of pretty much everyone else onscreen that forcing hard conversations on reality TV is her therapy.
    — Caroline Framke, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of disdain
Noun
  • The rebuff contributes to the future civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, in which Rhaenyra battles her half-brother Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) for the seat of power.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026
  • Despite the Reina Sofía’s many refusals to lend the work to various institutions around the world, its rebuff of the Guggenheim’s request carries a particular sting because the Basque Country has long held that the painting belongs in the place where the depicted tragedy occurred.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of rebuff
Verb
  • The possibility of being isolated from their congregation can be a concern for Followers because of how much their lives revolve around extended family and church.
    — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For the thousands who remain in the dark and feel isolated, the giveaway helped.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of isolate
Verb
  • Oakley and Dolan have long feuded, with Oakley accusing Dolan of treating him less favorably than other Knicks legends, including by not providing him complimentary tickets and allegedly disrespecting him in other ways.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Unanswered emails can make people feel ignored or disrespected, or jump to worrying or envisioning worst-case scenarios, such as being on the brink of getting laid off or fired.
    — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of disrespect
Noun
  • Social media’s instant rejection of Netflix’s Qwikster spinoff, for instance, forced the company to scuttle that bad idea almost immediately after it was introduced in 2011.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
  • After all, the billionaire founder lived a whirlwind of a career, turning down lucrative job offers and weathering professional rejection before ultimately launching one of the world’s biggest biotech companies.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of rejection
Verb
  • But, no, the Kittrells attempted to stiff their creditors entirely by way of their Children's Trust.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Sutherland further emphasizes this point, saying that calcium and magnesium in hard water can be absorbed into the cotton, making the towels stiff and irritating.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
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“Snub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snub. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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