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cold shoulder

noun

Meaning

  1. A deliberate act of disrespect; a slight or snub
  2. To deliberately slight or snub someone.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

snub(English)cut(English)slight(English)cold read(English)disfavour(English)discourtesy(English)snubbing(English)slighting(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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