SNUBS Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

snubs 1 of 2

noun

plural of snub

as in dismissals

treatment that is deliberately unfriendly he tolerated the snubs from his in-laws because the holidays come but once a year, thankfully

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snubs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of snub

as in rejects

to deliberately ignore or treat rudely the snob in town always snubbed anyone she thought was beneath her

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as in disdains

to show contempt for a social set that snubs anyone below their income bracket

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Recent Examples of snubs

Noun

After all, her recurring omissions for her role as Kim Wexler on Better Caul Saul is widely considered one of the biggest snubs in modern Emmy history. — Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 Carell himself has been quiet about it, never really addressing the snubs in public. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026 There were some surprise snubs but with A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, this roster is stacked. — Nancy Armour, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 What kind of impact do these snubs have on our reputation in the eyes of potential incoming players? — George Caulkin, New York Times, 14 July 2026 Although the mystifying snubs are especially sure to anger fans of Landman, the series not being invited to the Emmy Awards isn’t anything new since Season 1 of the oil industry drama was also shut out. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Here are some of the biggest snubs and surprises from this year's Emmy nominations. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 8 July 2026 Without further ado, here are our picks for snubs and surprises from this year’s crop of nominees. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026 Emmys season is about ot begin, and with it, a slew of contenders destined for nominations and memorialization by way of snubs chatter. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026

Verb

LeBron snubs Heat for Philly, Spain celebrates World Cup, Messi rests as MLS resumes, football returns as Dolphins/Canes open camps, Marlins’ skid at 11 and more. — Greg Cote july 26, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026 Today, Ken gives us insight into his picks and snubs for the All-Star Game. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Trump snubs Cornyn amid retribution campaign The negative tenor could diminish turnout in an election already complicated by coming a day after Memorial Day, Texas Republican strategist Tyler Norris said. — Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026 More tech —Trump taps Zuck and Jensen—but snubs Elon and Sam Altman, for tech advisory council. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026 Needy Venus snubs Jupiter, activating your homey 4th house and your idealistic 9th house. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026 The Fighting Irish take a stand, McDonald’s launches a holiday hit, and the Golden Globes’ new category snubs a major player. — Melinda Yao, NBC news, 13 Dec. 2025 But Chelsea arrives and promptly snubs Mary, reigniting their beef over last season’s pants-gate. — Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025 Here are the biggest surprise wins and snubs from the ceremony. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for snubs

Noun

The dismissals varied but building a middle order capable of withstanding a spin barrage in helpful conditions is fundamental to England’s ambitions overseas.

— Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
The allegations against Tran have led to other murder convictions being overturned, dismissals and relatively lenient plea deals in other cases.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Ogunyemi rejects the notion that encouragement is merely a soft leadership practice that can’t be connected to measurable business outcomes.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
But Hamas has linked the surrender of its heaviest weapons to the creation of a Palestinian state, something Israel’s current government rejects.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of rejects

Verb

Most telling is how openly Stassi disdains the idea of therapy, even insisting to the horror of pretty much everyone else onscreen that forcing hard conversations on reality TV is her therapy.

— Caroline Framke, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
And, like Maverick, Hegseth disdains rules against showy flyovers.

— Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

Definition of disdains

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Pharmaceutical companies will be looking for changes at the agency, too, after rejections or reversals of biotech drugs intended for rare diseases.

— Matthew Perrone, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Pharmaceutical companies will also be looking for changes at the agency, following rejections or reversals of biotech drugs intended for rare diseases.

— Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of rejections

Verb

True, Francesca Hong hates America, Thanksgiving and most national holidays, and is anti-Israel and anything slanted to the true American ideals that made our country great.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
This guy hates smells, blood and gore, so the humor and comedy is in the commitment.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

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