What does SPURN mean?

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.