1. The act of rejecting or disdainfully refusing help, aid, or support offered by others
His spurning of assistance from his family only worsened his situation.
Sua rejeição de assistência da família apenas piorou sua situação.
2. A deliberate and often contemptuous refusal to accept help
The spurning of assistance demonstrated his stubborn pride.
A rejeição de assistência demonstrou seu orgulho teimoso.