spurn
verb (used with object)
to reject with disdain; scorn.
has spurned
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present perfectof spurn (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But landing another face-to-face exchange will take convincing a North Korean leader who has spurned U.S. outreach in recent years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
While many local players are tethered to the ticketing titans, Woodland Park Zoo’s sold-out ZooTunes series has spurned Ticketmaster and AXS in favor of Lyte.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 20, 2023
China, which has spurned the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, appears to be leaning on hopes for locally made mRNA alternatives.
From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2022
He has spurned big opportunities, fluffed a penalty and been frustrated in front of goal, scoring four in 17 games, but his industry cannot be questioned.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2022
“Hamlet has spurned my love and hates me,” I said.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
