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spurn Antonyms

Opposite of spurn

Because the opposite of spurn shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To reject with disdain or contempt.

Usage Example

"The author chose to accept the lucrative contract in order to maintain creative control over her novel."

Strongest
accept
embrace
welcome
Strong
adopt
approve

• noun (Context 2)

A contemptuous rejection or disdainful refusal.

Usage Example

"The diplomat remained composed despite the public acceptance of his peace proposal."

Strongest
acceptance
welcome
Strong
approval
embrace

Similar words to spurn

Words similar to spurn shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

reject
scorn
rebuff
snub
rejection
disdain
refuse
slight
See all synonyms of spurn

• Nearby Words

spunky
spur
spuriously
spurn
spurt
sputter
sputteringly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Spurn. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/spurn
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