shun (Meaning)
shun (v)
avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
expel from a community or group
shun (v. t.)
To avoid; to keep clear of; to get out of the way of; to escape from; to eschew; as, to shun rocks, shoals, vice.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shun
shun Sentence Examples
- I shun the company of people who engage in gossip and negativity.
- He preferred to shun the limelight and lead a quiet life.
- The village shunned the woman who had broken their ancient traditions.
- I cannot shun my responsibility to help those in need.
- She shunned all romantic advances, opting to focus on her career.
- The politician's unpopular policies caused him to be shunned by his former supporters.
- The hikers shunned the main trail, preferring to explore the lesser-known paths.
- The once-close friends had a falling out and now they shun each other.
- The school's reputation for academic excellence meant that students from other districts shunned it.
- The community shunned the factory after it was discovered to be polluting the environment.
FAQs About the word shun
avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of, expel from a community or groupTo avoid; to keep clear of; to get out of the way of; to escape from; to es
evade, escape,avoid, deflect, elude,eschew, eliminate, shirk, shake, dodge
seek, welcome, accept, embrace, welcome, pursue, seek, embrace, accept, pursue
I shun the company of people who engage in gossip and negativity.
He preferred to shun the limelight and lead a quiet life.
The village shunned the woman who had broken their ancient traditions.
I cannot shun my responsibility to help those in need.
