snub
verb (used with object)
to treat with disdain or contempt, especially by ignoring.
snubbing
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present participleof snub.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The actor’s piece, titled “Breaking Up With My Toxic Mom Group,” accused other group members of snubbing Tisdale French from various gatherings and group chats.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
Despite snubbing Nvidia in his top five, Ives said that the chip company is still one of Wedbush’s top tech picks for next year.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 30, 2025
That's how so called phubbing - unintentionally snubbing someone in favour of your phone -creeps into everyday moments.
From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank said on Monday that Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence have apologised for snubbing their manager and heading down the tunnel after Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2025
There was none, only a single horse at the snubbing post.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
