nounπShareAn act of spurning; a scornful rejection."Her spurn of the scholarship opportunity surprised everyone; she had always excelled in school. "attitudeactionemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kick; a blow with the foot."The angry toddler delivered a sharp spurn to his toy truck, sending it skidding across the floor. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDisdainful rejection; contemptuous treatment."Her attempt to offer help was met with a spurn, leaving her feeling hurt and unwelcome. "attitudecharacteractionvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA body of coal left to sustain an overhanging mass."The miners left a spurn of coal to support the roof of the mine tunnel. "materialgeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn."The student spurned the easy questions on the test, choosing only the more challenging ones. "attitudeactioncharactermoralemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reject something by pushing it away with the foot."The child spurned the dirty, wet ball with his foot. "actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo waste; fail to make the most of (an opportunity)"She spurned the chance to study for the test, wasting a valuable opportunity to improve her grade. "attitudeactioncharacterbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo kick or toss up the heels."The angry child spurned the soccer ball across the yard. "attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
