rejeitá-lo, desprezá-lo, recusá-lo
1. to reject or refuse something with disdain or contempt
He offered her a promotion, but she decided to spurn it in favor of a different career path.
Ele ofereceu uma promoção, mas ela decidiu rejeitá-la em favor de um caminho profissional diferente.
2. to treat someone or something with disrespect or scorn
After years of loyal service, the company spurned him when he needed help most.
Após anos de serviço leal, a empresa desprezou-o quando mais precisava de ajuda.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, spurning something carries a strong connotation of intentional disrespect or refusal. In formal contexts, it's used to describe rejecting offers with dignity or principle. In casual speech, Brazilian Portuguese often uses colloquial terms like 'botá de lado' or 'dar um jeito' instead of the more literary 'desprezar'.
NYC Slang
blow it off, turn it down, give it the finger
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