Spurning Synonyms and Antonyms

To slight (someone) deliberately
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. snubbing
  2. shunning
  3. rebuffing
  4. cutting
Reject with contempt
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. rejecting
  2. disdaining
  3. refusing
  4. scorning
  5. shunning
  6. despising
  7. nixing
  8. treading
  9. snubbing
  10. slighting
  11. scraping
  12. scouting
  13. scoffing
  14. repudiating
  15. rebuffing
  16. declining
  17. kicking
  18. ignoring
  19. flouting
  20. dismissing
  21. eschewing
  22. disregarding
  23. contemning
Antonyms:
  1. embracing
  2. wanting
  3. welcoming
To reject with disdain or contempt.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. refusing

Spurning Sentence Examples

  • Her pacing ceased, her throat tightening at the thought of spurning him.

  • He has transcended the bounds of his Executive position - spurning the authority of Congress.

  • I know that spurning inferior sweets and quickie carbs could turn your life around.