What is "spurn" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does spurn mean in English? Meaning of spurn definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "spurn" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "spurn": reject with contempt

Verb

Meaning: reject with contempt

Example: She spurned his advances

Synonyms: disdain freeze off pooh-pooh reject scorn spurn turn down

Hyponyms: rebuff repel snub

Hypernyms: decline refuse

Pronunciation in US: /spɚn/

Pronunciation in UK: /spɜːn/

Synonyms:

refuse, turn down, disdain, repudiate, dismiss, despise, flout, scorn, snub, reject, disregard, rebuff, decline, cut, dump, repulse, drop, scoff, disapprove, slight, air, nix, reprobate, flush, sneer, contemn, give the cold shoulder, look down on, pass by, sneeze at, hold in contempt, not hear of, steer clear, turn nose up at,

Antonyms:

OK, sanction, admire, respect, welcome, include, ascend, praise, compliment, accept, allow, approve, esteem, like, love, rise, embrace, want,

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