snub
verb (used with object)
to treat with disdain or contempt, especially by ignoring.
are snubbing
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present progressiveof snub.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Instead, he is not sure he’ll be in charge next season, and even his peers are snubbing him.
From Washington Times ● May 18, 2023
Experts are split over whether St. Louisans are snubbing HIV screening.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 30, 2017
More and more consumers are snubbing packaged food’s sugar, salt and unpronounceable preservatives.
From Economist ● Jan. 4, 2017
Even if her long-time friends are snubbing her, surely the school is big enough that your daughter can reach out to other kids.
From Slate ● Mar. 31, 2015
You were quite rude to poor old Don Carlos, and now you are snubbing me.
From Bandit Love by Juanita Savage
