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spurn Synonyms

Another word for spurn

Choosing another word for spurn depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To reject with disdain or contempt.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
reject
rebuff
scorn
disdain
snub
Strong
repulse
refuse
turn down
decline
brush off

• noun (Context 2)

A contemptuous rejection or disdainful refusal.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
rebuff
snub
rejection
Strong
slight
repulse
refusal
brush-off

• verb (Context 3)

To kick or strike away with the foot (archaic or literary).

Usage Example

"In the ancient epic, the hero rose from the dust to kick the fallen shield with his heel."

Strong
kick
trample

Opposites of spurn

The opposite of spurn shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

acceptance
embrace
accept
welcome
approval
approve
adopt
See all opposites of spurn

• Nearby Words

spur
spurge
spuriously
spurn
spurt
sputnik
sputter

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