silent treatment

Example Sentences

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After rounding the bases, he received the silent treatment from teammates when he returned to the dugout.

From Washington Times

Privately, Johnson swore that he would punish the journalists who broke the story by giving them "the silent treatment," insisting that pulling on dogs' ears was a healthy way to encourage them to bark.

From Salon

The promotional silent treatment by Hollywood writers largely carries on for now.

From Los Angeles Times

The slick-fielding Washington Nationals player means no offense by the silent treatment, either.

From Washington Times

When people use the silent treatment, as your in-laws have, it is often because they are unable to tolerate the emotions coming up, so they withdraw.

From Washington Post