Cold-shoulder
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Cold-shoulder is a verb meaning To disrespect someone, especially by ignoring them.
Meaning
To disrespect someone, especially by ignoring them.
Example Sentences
If the peculiar Mr Heaton had first accosted her yesterday instead of six weeks ago, she would have cold-shouldered him without hesitation.
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 […]
Word Forms
- cold-shoulders
- cold-shouldering
- cold-shouldered
Synonyms for cold-shoulder
Depending on context, synonyms include disregard, neglect, ignore, slight.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include disregard, ignore, neglect, slight, ice out, snub.
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