the silent treatment
- ignoreRefuse to notice
- cold shoulderIntentional dismissive treatment
- stonewallingDeliberately refusing to respond
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
resentment · sulking · avoidance · freezing out · passive-aggressive · hurt · manipulation · tension · anger · dismissal · shutout · rejection · suffocating · control · withholding · frosty · distant · unspoken
communication approach
the silent treatmentopen communication
Unrestricted exchange of information
talking it out · speaking one's mind · open dialogue · having it out · airing grievances
emotional expression style
the silent treatmentyelling
Vocalization at maximum volume
blowing up · losing one's temper · tantrum · venting · ranting
conflict resolution strategy
the silent treatmenthonest conversation
conflict resolution · mediation · reconciliation · clearing the air · active listening