spurned lover

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a lover who has been rejected in a contemptuous way

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Examples (20)

  • The spurned lover vowed revenge after being abandoned.
  • The spurned lover vowed revenge on his former partner.
  • He behaved like a spurned lover, full of bitterness and anger.
  • She tried to console her friend, who was a heartbroken spurned lover.
  • The play depicted the tragic tale of a spurned lover seeking solace.
  • In many tragedies, the actions of a spurned lover drive the plot.
  • Her sudden departure turned him into a spurned lover, heartbroken and confused.
  • His dramatic outburst was typical of a spurned lover.
  • Local legends spoke of a ghost, the spirit of a spurned lover, haunting the old manor.
  • Feeling like a spurned lover, he retreated into solitude.
  • The song's lyrics describe the anguish of a spurned lover left behind.
  • The opera featured a tormented spurned lover singing an aria of despair.
  • A spurned lover's rage can sometimes lead to desperate actions.
  • No one wants to be a spurned lover, especially after years of devotion.
  • She never expected to find herself in the role of a spurned lover.
  • The police investigated the claims made by the spurned lover.
  • Despite his pain, the spurned lover eventually moved on.
  • Her novel explored the complex emotions of a spurned lover.
  • The novel explores the psychological impact of being a spurned lover.
  • He recognized the look of a spurned lover in her eyes.