Snub

Verb

Definition: To rebuff, ignore, or dismiss someone or something in a contemptuous or scornful manner.

Synonyms: Reject, Disregard, Slight

Antonyms: Embrace, Welcome, Accept

Examples:

She snubbed his invitation to the party.
The celebrity snubbed the interviewer's questions.

Mnemonics:

Think of someone turning their nose up and looking down at someone they are snubbing.
In "snub," the "n" can remind you of "no" or rejection.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "snub" originated from the late 18th century, derived from the noun "snub" meaning a check, reprimand, or slight rebuff. The word "snub" itself came from the Old Norse word "snubba" which means to chide or reprimand.

Historical Usage:

The term "snub" has historically been used to describe instances of rejecting or disregarding someone with a dismissive attitude.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Give someone the snub"

Explanation:

This phrase is used to describe intentionally ignoring or disregarding someone, often as a form of deliberate insult or disrespect.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "snub" with "stub" or "sub."

Explanation:

"Snub" refers specifically to the act of rejecting or treating someone with contempt, while "stub" refers to a short, blunt piece remaining after something has been cut or broken, and "sub" is an abbreviation commonly used in reference to substitute or subordinate roles.