SPURNING Meaning and
Definition
-
Spurning is a verb that refers to the act of rejecting, dismissing, or showing contempt for someone or something. It involves a deliberate and intentional refusal to accept, acknowledge, or consider something that is being offered or presented. The term is commonly used to express a strong disdain, scorn, or disregard towards someone or something.
When a person spurns someone else, they make it clear that they have no interest, respect, or regard for the individual or their opinions, proposals, or advances. This rejection may be expressed through various means, such as verbal or physical actions, gestures, or words, depending on the context and the intensity of the contempt being displayed.
In a social context, spurning often implies a sense of superiority or arrogance on the part of the person doing the rejecting, as they view themselves to be above or better than the object of their scorn. It can also be seen as a form of punishment or retaliation for a perceived wrong or offense.
Spurning can occur in personal relationships, professional settings, or social interactions. It is a behavior that can have significant emotional impact on the person being rejected, often leading to feelings of hurt, humiliation, or shame. Conversely, the person doing the spurning may experience a sense of power, satisfaction, or vindication from asserting their dominance or asserting their own preferences or beliefs.
Common Misspellings for SPURNING
Etymology of SPURNING
The word "spurning" can be traced back to the Old English verb "spyrian", which meant "to reject, despise, or scorn". This verb ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic word "spurnaną", which carries a similar meaning. The Old Norse equivalent, "spyrna", also influenced the development of the word in Middle English. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation underwent changes, eventually leading to the present-day word "spurning".
Conjugate verb Spurning
CONDITIONAL
I
would spurn
we
would spurn
you
would spurn
he/she/it
would spurn
they
would spurn
FUTURE
I
will spurn
we
will spurn
you
will spurn
he/she/it
will spurn
they
will spurn
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have spurned
we
will have spurned
you
will have spurned
he/she/it
will have spurned
they
will have spurned
PAST
I
spurned
we
spurned
you
spurned
he/she/it
spurned
they
spurned
PAST PERFECT
I
had spurned
we
had spurned
you
had spurned
he/she/it
had spurned
they
had spurned
PRESENT
I
spurn
we
spurn
you
spurn
he/she/it
spurns
they
spurn
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have spurned
we
have spurned
you
have spurned
he/she/it
has spurned
they
have spurned
I
am spurning
we
are spurning
you
are spurning
he/she/it
is spurning
they
are spurning
I
was spurning
we
were spurning
you
were spurning
he/she/it
was spurning
they
were spurning
I
will be spurning
we
will be spurning
you
will be spurning
he/she/it
will be spurning
they
will be spurning
I
have been spurning
we
have been spurning
you
have been spurning
he/she/it
has been spurning
they
have been spurning
I
had been spurning
we
had been spurning
you
had been spurning
he/she/it
had been spurning
they
had been spurning
I
will have been spurning
we
will have been spurning
you
will have been spurning
he/she/it
will have been spurning
they
will have been spurning
I
would have spurned
we
would have spurned
you
would have spurned
he/she/it
would have spurned
they
would have spurned
I
would be spurning
we
would be spurning
you
would be spurning
he/she/it
would be spurning
they
would be spurning
I
would have been spurning
we
would have been spurning
you
would have been spurning
he/she/it
would have been spurning
they
would have been spurning
Infographic
Add the infographic to your website:
