English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

spurn

0 antonyms and opposites of spurn, grouped by meaning.

Verb — To reject something or someone with contempt or disdain.

How to use spurn

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

spurn an offer spurn advances spurned lover

Etymology

From Old English spurnan, meaning "to kick" or "strike against"; related to Latin spernere, "to scorn."

Full origin of spurn →

Frequently asked questions

What does “spurn” mean?

The word “spurn” means to reject something or someone with contempt or disdain. In plain terms, to turn down something firmly and with scorn, as if pushing it away.

How do you pronounce “spurn”?

“Spurn” is pronounced spurn (/spɝn/ in IPA).

How do you use “spurn” in a sentence?

Here is “spurn” used in a sentence: “She spurned his apology and walked away.”

What part of speech is “spurn”?

“Spurn” is a verb.

Where does the word “spurn” come from?

The word “spurn” comes from Latin. From Old English spurnan, meaning "to kick" or "strike against"; related to Latin spernere, "to scorn.".

People also searched

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of spurn
Synonyms and antonyms from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.