snub -
An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something
At school, Emily was often the object of a snub because her classmates always avoided her.
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nuisance -
A person, thing, or situation that causes annoyance or inconvenience.
It’s such a nuisance when the internet cuts out during a video call.
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ridicule -
To treat someone or something with contempt or scorn by making fun of them in a dismissive or hurtful way.
The comedian's jokes were meant to ridicule the absurdities of modern life, but they often crossed the line and offended people.
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callous -
Unkind and without sympathy for the feelings for other people
When people realized how callous Francis Underwood could be in his relationships, they stopped being friends with him
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mock -
Tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner
While the professor wrote the math formula on the board, one of the students mocked him behind his back as the other students laughed.
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quibble -
Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
Scarlet couldn't wait until she quit her job as cashier so she could stop having to deal with customers who wanted to quibble about all the little things that bothered them about the store.
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rebuff -
Reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner
Merrick angrily rebuffed the salesman before he could even make his pitch.
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fractious -
(of a group or organization) difficult to control; unruly
Kaitlin's children were a fractious group that were always fighting in the back seat.
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confrontational -
Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way.
The manager’s confrontational tone created tension among the staff.
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heckle -
Interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse
When the woman heckled the comedian, he stopped his routine to insult her so cleverly, that she regretted starting up with him.
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polarize -
To divide into two completely opposing groups
It's frightening to see how many issues have caused the US to polarize into Right and Left groups that hate each other.
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jeer -
To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.
Emily got up after tripping over a broken tile in the school yard, and she heard Candy and Belinda jeer at her. Their mocking comments were very hurtful.
