Social Interaction & Relationships - Rejections & Breakups

to abruptly cut off communication with someone, especially online, without explanation

to end a relationship that one was romantically involved in, often in a way that is unexpected or unfair

to read a message without replying, often implying disinterest or rejection

to deliberately leave someone's text message on read without replying

kept as a backup romantic or dating option while the other person pursues someone else

to suddenly reappear in someone's life after having previously ghosted them

to reject or turn down someone's romantic or flirtatious advance

(of a person) dumped, rejected, or discarded abruptly or harshly

to place someone in a category of friendship only, ignoring their romantic interest

to gradually reduce communication with someone; to end a relationship indirectly

a sudden feeling of disgust or loss of attraction toward someone, often due to a minor behavior or trait

completely finished, over, or no longer continuing, often used for relationships or situations

to end a relationship with someone

to remove, reject, or cut someone or something out of your life, often due to disapproval

overly preoccupied, worried, or obsessed with someone or something

to cheat on or be unfaithful to a romantic partner

to ignore, dismiss, or intentionally skip someone

a dismissive way to say goodbye to someone unimportant, annoying, or unwelcome