Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spurn
verb
/spɜrn/
Definition
To reject something disdainfully or to refuse with contempt.
Examples
- She spurned his advances, insisting she was not interested.
- He spurned the opportunity to apply for the job.
Meaning
Spurning indicates a strong dismissal or refusal, often accompanied by a sense of disapproval or disdain.
Synonyms
- reject
- dismiss
- scorn
- shun
- turn down
