"Spurry" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Fleeing in a confused or hasty manner, typically out of fear or panic; in a hasty manner.
The word "spurning" is a verb that means to treat someone or something with contempt or disdain by refusing or rejecting them, often in a contemptuous or dismissive manner.<br><br>Example: "She was spurned by her former employer after she quit her job."<br><br>It can also imply a sense of disdain or disgust, as if one is unfavorably disposed to something or someone.<br><br>Example: "He spurned the offer of a promotion, feeling it was beneath him."
To spurn something or someone means to reject or refuse it with a feeling of contempt or disdain. It can also mean to throw something back, often in a sudden or forceful manner.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> She spurned his proposal because she didn't think it was a good idea.<br> The horse spurned the bait, unwilling to take the jump.
A spur probably derived from the Old French "espur" (or "espuir"), in turn from the Latin "substrare", "sub-spurare".
Encouraging or inspiring someone or something to become active and work harder, often by providing support or incentives.