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spurn

verb

/spɜːrn/

Meaning

To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.

She spurned his offer of help.

reject, refuse, decline, dismiss, scorn

accept, embrace, approve

spurn an offer, spurn a suggestion, spurn advances

to say something very loudly

To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.

to flatter or behave excessively subserviently toward someone for advantage

to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it

to pay attention to; to take notice of

to present or deliver something formally or for approval