verb🔗ShareTo reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn."The student, confident in her own knowledge, was spurning the teacher's advice, believing she already knew the best approach. "attitudecharacteractionemotionvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo reject something by pushing it away with the foot."The child, spurning his vegetables, pushed the plate away with his foot under the table. "attitudeactionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo waste; fail to make the most of (an opportunity)"He regretted spurning the chance to learn Spanish in high school; now it would be so useful for his job. "attitudebusinessvaluemoraleconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo kick or toss up the heels."The playful foal, spurning at the tall grass, kicked its heels up as it ran through the field. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of one who spurns."His spurning of their offer was a surprise to everyone. "attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading