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Snubbing

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of snub.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of snub
  2. The act by which someone is snubbed; a rebuke.

Example Sentences

After many skirmishes and snubbings, the ambitious pair were considered effectually quenched and went about with forlorn faces, which were rather belied by explosions of laughter when the two got together.

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What does snubbing mean?

Snubbing means present participle and gerund of snub.

What is a synonym for snubbing?

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What is the opposite of snubbing?

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How do you use snubbing in a sentence?

After many skirmishes and snubbings, the ambitious pair were considered effectually quenched and went about with forlorn faces, which were rather belied by explosions of laughter when the two got together.

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