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Meaning of the word spurn in English

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spurn

US /spɝːn/
UK /spɜːn/
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Verb

reject with disdain or contempt

Example:
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He spurned her offer of help.
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The team spurned the chance to sign the new player.
Synonym:
reject scorn disdain despise rebuff
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