Silent treatment

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounA form of communication refusal where one person deliberately ignores or withholds interaction from another, often in order to express anger, disapproval, or to exert control.

"to give someone the silent treatment"

Synonyms

silence radio silence deafening silence absent treatment obmutescence silent sam silentness cone of silence nonspeak ignoring silentiary talklessness

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