spurn

"The student gave a contemptuous look at the teacher when he was told to redo his assignment. "

"It surprises me that I owe twice as much as I thought I did."

"He was disdainful of those he thought of as the little people. He openly sneered at them. They mocked him behind his back."

"deliver a captive from the prison"

"The scholarship offered a valuable opportunity for students to pursue higher education. "

"The company struggled to sell its large inventory, and the overhanging of unsold goods put significant pressure on their warehouse space and finances. "

"He still has nightmares resulting from the treatment he received from his captors."

"What is your question?"

"The rejection letter from the university was disappointing. "

"The group unwelcomed the new student by ignoring her questions and excluding her from their activities. "

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."

"My younger sister received a scholarship to attend the university. "