have nothing to do with

VERB

neglect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discount disregard ignore overlook reject spurn underestimate

STRONG

affront condemn depreciate despise detest disdain dismiss pretermit rebuff scant scorn slight slur

WEAK

brush aside brush off keep at arm's length keep one's distance laugh off let go live with make light of not care for pass by pass over pass up pay no attention to pay no mind shrug off tune out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

attend heed look at note notice pay attention recognize regard respect

STRONG

admire approve cherish compliment flatter like love praise welcome

WEAK

accomplish achieve complete concern do finish guard nurture protect succeed take care of watch

VERB

shun

Synonyms

STRONGEST

despise disdain eschew neglect pass up refuse reject scorn snub

STRONG

bilk cold-shoulder cut decline ditch dodge double duck elude escape evade shake shy stall

WEAK

get around give a wide berth give the runaround have no part of hide out keep away from keep clear of palm off shake off stand aloof from stay shy of steer clear of turn back on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept admire allow approve cherish like love sanction

STRONG

confront encounter face meet take on

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

That settlement appeared to have nothing to do with the IRS complaint at all.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

"I believe in relationships. Those are personal relationships, they have nothing to do with commercial considerations," Aziz said.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“That is the power of that medium and it can work both ways. It can also make other people tremendously successful who have nothing to do with music.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

"Every day I spend with friends who have nothing to do with skiing makes me a better skier," he told the Red Bulletin magazine.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

Tito and Osman were to have nothing to do with her soccer program ever again.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

have nothing to do with

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