What is another word for Shun? – 125 Shun Synonyms

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Synonyms & Similar Words

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Meaning of Shun

According to Merriam-Webster, "shun" means to avoid deliberately, or to keep away from something or someone

Definitions

The Oxford English Dictionary defines "shun" as to deliberately avoid or keep away from someone or something, often because they are disliked or unwelcome
Cambridge Dictionary defines "shun" as to intentionally avoid someone or something, often because you do not like or approve of them

Example Uses

The company will shun any business deal that involves unethical practices
She tends to shun social gatherings, preferring to stay at home and read
The government has decided to shun all contact with the rogue state
He shuns the idea of moving to a big city, preferring the peace and quiet of the countryside
The community has chosen to shun the individual who committed the crime

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

accept embrace welcome invite include join participate engage interact associate affiliate connect unite meet greet approach confront face encounter meet entertain receive acknowledge