give the cold shoulder

Related

snubDeliberate dismissive rejection
ignoreRefuse to notice
shunDeliberately keep away
rejectDismiss as unsuitable
dismissSend away or reject

frost · icy · distant · aloof · brush off · blank · avoid · ostracize · slight · rebuff · turn away · freeze out · disregard · neglect · exclusion · silent treatment · unwelcome · disdain

Categories

Old Idiomsbeyond the pale, hue and cry, scot-free, knight in shining armor, eat humble pie
idiomstime flies, hit the sack, seize the day, ring a bell, break a leg

Opposites

social warmth/reception

give the cold shoulderembrace

Hold closely in arms

roll out the red carpet · fawn over · wine and dine · kill with kindness

engagement level

give the cold shoulderseek out

Try to find intentionally

pursue · acknowledge · befriend · include · draw in

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