shun
verb (used with object)
to keep away from (a place, person, object, etc.), from motives of dislike, caution, etc.; take pains to avoid.
had shunned
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past perfectof shun.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Lenders had shunned the category just a few years ago, with investors and analysts warning of a wave of defaults.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The drama comes after one juror told the judge last week that others had been speaking badly outside the courthouse about a fellow juror, and that they had "shunned" the person.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2025
George had shunned the Clippers’ final offer of three years and $150 million and instead took a four-year deal from the 76ers for $212 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2024
Advertisers who had shunned the platform in the wake of Musk’s tumultuous acquisition have mostly returned, the billionaire said, without providing details.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 12, 2023
Even at the Wall, it was common knowledge that Stannis Baratheon had shunned his wife for years.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
