spurn

In lang=en terms the difference between spurn and renounce

is that spurn is to waste; fail to make the most of (an opportunity) while renounce is to surrender formally some right or trust.

As verbs the difference between spurn and renounce

is that spurn is (ambitransitive) to reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn while renounce is to give up, resign, surrender.

As nouns the difference between spurn and renounce

is that spurn is an act of spurning; a scornful rejection while renounce is (card games) an act of.

As a verb spurn

is (ambitransitive) to reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn.

As a noun spurn

is an act of spurning; a scornful rejection.

As an adjective contemptuous is

showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

As verbs the difference between spurn and flout

is that spurn is (ambitransitive) to reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn while flout is to express contempt for the rules by word or action.

As nouns the difference between spurn and flout

is that spurn is an act of spurning; a scornful rejection while flout is the act by which something is flouted.

Spurn is a related term of slight.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between spurn and slight

is that spurn is (obsolete) disdainful rejection; contemptuous treatment while slight is (obsolete) foolish; silly; weak in intellect.

As verbs the difference between spurn and slight

is that spurn is (ambitransitive) to reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn while slight is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.

As nouns the difference between spurn and slight

is that spurn is an act of spurning; a scornful rejection while slight is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

As an adjective slight is

small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

Spurn is a related term of overlook.

As verbs the difference between spurn and overlook

is that spurn is (ambitransitive) to reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn while overlook is to look down upon from a place that is over or above; to look over or view from a higher position; to rise above, so as to command a view of.

As nouns the difference between spurn and overlook

is that spurn is an act of spurning; a scornful rejection while overlook is a vista or point that gives a beautiful view.

As nouns the difference between reprobate and spurn

is that reprobate is one rejected by god; a sinful person while spurn is an act of spurning; a scornful rejection.

As verbs the difference between reprobate and spurn

is that reprobate is to have strong disapproval of something; to condemn while spurn is (ambitransitive) to reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn.

As an adjective reprobate

is (rare) rejected; cast off as worthless.

As nouns the difference between spurn and contempt

is that spurn is an act of spurning; a scornful rejection while contempt is (uncountable) the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

As a verb spurn

is (ambitransitive) to reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn.

As verbs the difference between spurn and snug

is that spurn is (ambitransitive) to reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn while snug is to make secure or snug.

As nouns the difference between spurn and snug

is that spurn is an act of spurning; a scornful rejection while snug is (british) a small, comfortable back room in a pub.

As an adjective snug is

comfortable; cosy (cozy); satisfactory.

In lang=en terms the difference between estrange and spurn

is that estrange is to remove from an accustomed place or set of associations while spurn is to waste; fail to make the most of (an opportunity).

As verbs the difference between estrange and spurn

is that estrange is to cause to feel less close or friendly; alienate to cease contact with (particularly of a family member or spouse, especially in form estranged) while spurn is (ambitransitive) to reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn.

As a noun spurn is

an act of spurning; a scornful rejection.