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Spurn

Description:

Spurn is a verb meaning to reject or refuse someone or something disdainfully or contemptuously.

It can also be used as a noun, referring to an act of rejecting or refusing something.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Reject

Example Sentence (verb): She spurned the job offer due to its poor compensation.

Example Sentence (noun): His spurn of their advances left them disappointed.

Sense 2: Disdainfully Refuse

Example Sentence (verb): The arrogant artist spurned every collaboration proposal.

Example Sentence (noun): Their spurns of the team's suggestions weakened their relationship.

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