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Definition of spurn verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

spurn

verb
/spərn/ spurn pronunciation American
spurn someone/something
 
to reject or refuse someone or something, especially in a proud way
synonym shunEve spurned Mark's invitation.a spurned loverThe president spurned the tight security surrounding him and adopted a more intimate style of campaigning.