apparent snub

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

an act that seems to be a snub

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Examples (10)

  • His failure to acknowledge her was an apparent snub.
  • The omission of her name from the guest list was an apparent snub to her family.
  • Many interpreted the politician's silence as an apparent snub to the media.
  • She felt the lack of an invitation was an apparent snub, though it might have been an oversight.
  • Despite his apologies, the incident was still regarded as an apparent snub.
  • The team captain's refusal to shake hands was seen as an apparent snub to the opposing coach.
  • His absence from the ceremony created an apparent snub that caused much speculation.
  • To avoid an apparent snub, he made sure to greet everyone present.
  • The manager's quick departure could be interpreted as an apparent snub to the junior staff.
  • Was it an accidental oversight or an apparent snub? She couldn't tell.