spurn (Meaning)

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spurn (v)

reject with contempt

The princess spurned the advances of the handsome prince, preferring to remain independent.
The athlete spurned the lucrative contract offer, choosing instead to pursue his passion for adventure.
The politician spurned the advice of his advisors, resulting in a disastrous campaign.
The artist spurned realism in favor of abstract expressionism, creating bold and unconventional works.
The scholar spurned the latest academic trends, opting instead to focus on timeless classics.
The dog spurned the scraps of food its owner offered, holding out for something more substantial.
The audience spurned the mediocre performance of the play, leaving the theater in droves.
The team spurned the opportunity to rest on their laurels, continuing to practice and improve their skills.
The nation spurned the treaty that would have allowed a foreign power to establish a military presence on its soil.
The CEO spurned the merger proposal, believing it would stifle innovation and compromise the company's values.

reject with contempt

reject, decline,refuse, throw over, turn down, throw out, repudiate,ignore, pass up, balk (at)

embrace, approve, embrace, swallow, approve, receive, take, tolerate,accept, accept

The princess spurned the advances of the handsome prince, preferring to remain independent.

The athlete spurned the lucrative contract offer, choosing instead to pursue his passion for adventure.

The politician spurned the advice of his advisors, resulting in a disastrous campaign.

The artist spurned realism in favor of abstract expressionism, creating bold and unconventional works.