Ignoring is a form of gaslighting, especially when done by narcissists.
Gaslighting someone is when a person actively manipulates someone's perception of reality and undermining their confidence.
Gaslighting can also be harmful and it is even considered emotional abuse.
When someone purposely ignores you it's called the silent treatment.
Silent treatment is a common type of ignoring behavior where a person shuts down all communication with the person that they are ignoring.
Disregarding and willful ignorance are also terms for people purposely ignoring other people.
Disregarding someone is to ignore something or someone deliberately and pay it or the person no attention.
Willful ignorance is also known as willful blindness, intentional ignorance, conscious avoidance or contrived ignorance.
The silent treatment is a communication tactic where a person refuses to communicate with another person, either verbally or electronically.
The silent treatment can range from sulking to abusive behavior.
The silent treatment can also be used to express anger, frustration, or disapproval without directly confronting the issue.
When someone gives you the silent treatment.
Stay Calm and maintain your composure.
Reflect and take a moment to consider why the other person might be giving you the silent treatment.
Reach Out and after some time has passed, try to open a line of communication.
Express Your Feelings and share how the silent treatment affects you.
The silent treatment is often used by people who aren't comfortable directly communicating their feelings, but it can also be used by controlling partners to get what they want.