What does cold-shoulder mean?
Cold-shoulder means To disrespect someone, especially by ignoring them..
Cold-shoulder
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
To disrespect someone, especially by ignoring them..
Example Sentences
Not that any department of the work here is neglected or cold-shouldered, I hope—no, I am sure it isn't. For instance, neither of us really cares for natural history, but we recognize that others will think differently […]
If the peculiar Mr Heaton had first accosted her yesterday instead of six weeks ago, she would have cold-shouldered him without hesitation.
Synonyms for cold-shoulder
Antonyms for cold-shoulder
Related Words
Word Forms
- cold-shoulders
- cold-shouldering
- cold-shouldered
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cold-shoulder?
Common synonyms include disregard, neglect, ignore, slight.
What is the opposite of cold-shoulder?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use cold-shoulder in a sentence?
Not that any department of the work here is neglected or cold-shouldered, I hope—no, I am sure it isn't. For instance, neither of us really cares for natural history, but we recognize that others will think differently […]
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