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.