Spurn – Reject with disrespect or mockery

To remember the definition of the word spurn, use the following mnemonic:

She used her spurs on (spurn) the horse which then rejected and mocked her.

Examples of spurn in a sentence

Kevin is such a fussy eater that he will spurn everything except chicken nuggets.

She spurned my offers of help with her move.

He spurned his romantic advances.