Synonyms of snubs

snubs 1 of 2

noun

plural of snub

as in dismissals

treatment that is deliberately unfriendly

he tolerated the snubs from his in-laws because the holidays come but once a year, thankfully

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissals
• rebuffs
• rejections
• repulses
• brush-offs
• cold shoulders
• silent treatments
• banishments
• kiss-offs
• blackballs
• ostracisms

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• open arms
• acceptances
• embraces
• welcomes
• welcome mats
• glad hands

snubs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of snub

1

as in rejects

to deliberately ignore or treat rudely

the snob in town always snubbed anyone she thought was beneath her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rejects
• isolates
• cuts
• repulses
• slights
• repels
• neglects
• forgets
• stiff-arms
• cold-shoulders
• rebuffs
• spurns
• disdains
• scorns
• high-hats
• stiffs
• overlooks
• disregards
• ostracizes
• brushes (aside or off)
• passes over
• shrugs off
• overpasses

2

as in disdains

to show contempt for

a social set that snubs anyone below their income bracket

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disdains
• disrespects
• hates
• despises
• scorns
• contemns
• walks over
• sniffs (at)
• looks down (on or upon)
• slights
• disses
• snoots
• high-hats
• scouts
• sneezes at
• detests
• abhors
• loathes
• thumbs one's nose (at)
• belittles
• deplores
• disparages
• abominates
• looks down one's nose (at)
• deprecates
• execrates
• disapproves (of)
• discountenances
• frowns (on or upon)
• disfavors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• respects
• honors
• prizes
• treasures
• values
• admires
• cherishes
• accepts
• favors
• esteems
• worships
• reveres
• appreciates
• approves (of)
• lionizes
• cares (for)
• subscribes (to)
• venerates
• hallows
• countenances
• OKs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of snubs

Noun

As his son Charles recounts in Swan Song, when Diana considered calling off her wedding to Prince Charles after suffering various snubs from the heir to the throne, Count Spencer flatly rejected his youngest daughter’s idea. — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

Its complete omission from the 2026 Latin Grammy nominations was one of the most notable snubs on Wednesday morning. — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026

After all, her recurring omissions for her role as Kim Wexler on Better Caul Saul is widely considered one of the biggest snubs in modern Emmy history. — Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Carell himself has been quiet about it, never really addressing the snubs in public. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026

There were some surprise snubs but with A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, this roster is stacked. — Nancy Armour, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026

What kind of impact do these snubs have on our reputation in the eyes of potential incoming players? — George Caulkin, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Although the mystifying snubs are especially sure to anger fans of Landman, the series not being invited to the Emmy Awards isn’t anything new since Season 1 of the oil industry drama was also shut out. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Without further ado, here are our picks for snubs and surprises from this year’s crop of nominees. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026

Verb

In fact, Hall’s performance is sometimes cited as one of the greatest Oscar snubs in history. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 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

Today, Ken gives us insight into his picks and snubs for the All-Star Game. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Trump snubs Cornyn amid retribution campaign The negative tenor could diminish turnout in an election already complicated by coming a day after Memorial Day, Texas Republican strategist Tyler Norris said. — Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026

More tech —Trump taps Zuck and Jensen—but snubs Elon and Sam Altman, for tech advisory council. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026

Needy Venus snubs Jupiter, activating your homey 4th house and your idealistic 9th house. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026

The Fighting Irish take a stand, McDonald’s launches a holiday hit, and the Golden Globes’ new category snubs a major player. — Melinda Yao, NBC news, 13 Dec. 2025

But Chelsea arrives and promptly snubs Mary, reigniting their beef over last season’s pants-gate. — Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025