cold-shouldering (Meaning)

cold-shouldering

treatment that is purposely unfriendly, intentionally cold or unsympathetic treatment

The students cold-shouldered the new girl, making her feel isolated and alone.
The politician was cold-shouldered by his former allies after his controversial remarks.
The waiter refused to serve the rude customer, effectively cold-shouldering him.
The team members cold-shouldered the player who made a mistake, leaving him feeling humiliated.
The gossiping neighbors cold-shouldered the new family in the neighborhood, making their transition difficult.
The CEO cold-shouldered the employee's proposals, ignoring their potential value.
The ex-lovers cold-shouldered each other at a social event, their disdain evident in their body language.
The teacher cold-shouldered the unruly student, sending a clear message that their behavior was unacceptable.
The siblings cold-shouldered each other after a bitter argument, their relationship strained beyond repair.
The company cold-shouldered the union's request for a wage increase, refusing to negotiate.

treatment that is purposely unfriendly, intentionally cold or unsympathetic treatment

repulsing, rejecting, snubbing, slighting, cutting, high-hatting,isolating, stiff-arming, repelling, ostracizing

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The students cold-shouldered the new girl, making her feel isolated and alone.

The politician was cold-shouldered by his former allies after his controversial remarks.

The waiter refused to serve the rude customer, effectively cold-shouldering him.

The team members cold-shouldered the player who made a mistake, leaving him feeling humiliated.