5 letter words starting with SPU

Spurn

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To reject with disdain or contempt; to refuse or decline scornfully.

Pronunciations: US: /spɝn/; UK: /spɜːn/

Origin and Usage: The word "spurn" originated from the Old English word "spurnan," meaning "to kick." It was first used in the 14th century. The word is commonly used in literature and everyday language to describe the act of rejecting someone or something with contempt or disdain.

Synonyms: Reject, disdain, scorn, refuse, decline, repudiate, snub, dismiss, rebuff.

Related Words: Spore, spout, spurs, spurn, spurts, spurns.

Example Sentences:

• She spurned his offer of help and walked away.
• He spurned her advances and made it clear that he wasn interested.
• The company spurned the idea of a merger and decided to go it alone.
• She spurned his apology, saying that it was too little, too late.
• He spurned the opportunity to work with her, preferring to go it alone.

Here is the information you requested about the word "spume": 1. Parts of Speech: noun, verb 2. Definitions: - (noun) foam or froth on the surface of the sea, caused by waves breaking; sea spray. - (verb) to froth or foam, especially on the surface of the sea. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /spjuːm/ - UK: /spjuːm/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "spume" comes from the Latin word "spuma" meaning foam or froth. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the foam or froth on the surface of the sea. It is also used in literature to describe the foaming of liquids or the frothing of beer. 5. Synonyms: foam, froth, spray, surf, suds 6. Related Words: foam, froth, spray, surge 7. Example Sentences: - The boat was covered in spume as it battled against the waves. - The waves crashed against the rocks, sending spume flying into the air. - The beer was poured with too much force, causing it to spume over the sides of the glass.