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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

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“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

Still, being AI-resistant doesn’t mean consumer staples companies have nothing to do with the technology.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 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

These officers coming in today have nothing to do with the historical issues that we have in this department.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

All the same, they have nothing to do with mutiny or lead-swinging.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque