Spurn ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Spurn ( verb )

To reject with disdain or contempt; to disdainfully reject.

Origin:

Old english spurnan; related to old norse sporna to kick, middle dutch spurnen.

Examples:

1. He spurned her offer of help.
2. She spurned his advances.
3. The king spurned the traitor's apology.
4. The company spurned the low bid for the contract.
5. He spurned the opportunity to become a millionaire.

(As a noun)

Spurn ( noun )

To reject with disdain or contempt; to disdainfully reject.

Origin:

Old english spurnan; related to old norse sporna to kick, middle dutch spurnen.

Examples:

1. He spurned her offer of help.
2. She spurned his advances.
3. The king spurned the traitor's apology.
4. The company spurned the low bid for the contract.
5. He spurned the opportunity to become a millionaire.