silent treatment
Example Sentences
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We don’t like confrontation, in daily life at least, and we are masters of the silent treatment, hidden meanings and passive aggression.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 20, 2026
He did not want to speak after Saturday's round, but he did and in so doing broke his silent treatment of the media.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2025
As his teammates continued to give him the silent treatment, Ohtani raised his arms and waved them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2024
“I’m not really understanding what the silent treatment is,” Drescher said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 24, 2023
Dussel said Mr. van Daan had started the silent treatment and he had no intention of breaking it.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
