English Synonym Finder

spurn

Definitions

To reject with disdain or contempt.

To scorn or treat with haughty indifference.

Examples

She chose to spurn his offer of reconciliation, preferring to move on with her life alone.

The talented athlete decided to spurn the lucrative contract in favor of playing for his hometown team.

Synonyms

reject decline refuse rebuff scorn dismiss snub

Antonyms

accept embrace welcome admit choose adopt approve