SHRUGGING OFF Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

shrugging off

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present participle of shrug off

as in ignoring

to dismiss as of little importance an administration that was willing to shrug off the problem

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as in removing

to rid oneself of (a garment) she shrugged off her coat and hung it up neatly

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But all of them offer political ammunition to Republicans trying to cast the vice president as part of a failed administration that has left American consumers hobbled by years of high prices (while conveniently ignoring three-plus years of relentless job growth and consumer spending).

Allison Morrow, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Unless investors have specifically allocated their money toward funds dedicated toward slashing emissions, ignoring crucial financial performance metrics violates the fiduciary responsibility of institutional investors.

Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024

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