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Meaning of cold-shoulder | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To disrespect someone, especially by ignoring them.

Examples

“If the peculiar Mr Heaton had first accosted her yesterday instead of six weeks ago, she would have cold-shouldered him without hesitation.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

cold-shouldered cold-shouldering cold-shoulders coldcocked coldcocking coldcocks