nounπShareAn act of spurning; a scornful rejection."Her spurns of affection left him feeling dejected. "attitudeactionemotioncharactervalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kick; a blow with the foot."The aggressive goat used its spurns to drive away the curious dog. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDisdainful rejection; contemptuous treatment."The manager's spurns of employee suggestions led to low morale in the office. "attitudecharactervalueactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA body of coal left to sustain an overhanging mass."The old coal mine map showed several spurns carefully positioned to prevent the rock ceiling from collapsing. "materialgeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn."The picky eater spurns any vegetable that is green. "attitudeactioncharacteremotionmoralvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reject something by pushing it away with the foot."The cat spurns the wet food, preferring to eat only dry kibble. "actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo waste; fail to make the most of (an opportunity)"She spurns every opportunity to practice her English, and her progress is slow. "actionattitudevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo kick or toss up the heels."The playful puppy spurns the fallen leaves as it runs through the yard. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading