shun
[ shuhn ]
/ ʃʌn /
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verb (used with object), shunned, shun·ning.
to keep away from (a place, person, object, etc.), from motives of dislike, caution, etc.; take pains to avoid.
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Origin of shun
before 950; Middle English shunen,Old English scunian to avoid, fear
OTHER WORDS FROM shun
shun·na·ble, adjectiveshunner, nounun·shun·na·ble, adjectiveun·shunned, adjectiveDefinition for shun (2 of 2)
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British Dictionary definitions for shun (1 of 2)
shun
/ (ʃʌn) /
verb shuns, shunning or shunned
(tr) to avoid deliberately; keep away from
Derived forms of shun
shunnable, adjectiveshunner, nounWord Origin for shun
Old English scunian, of obscure origin
British Dictionary definitions for shun (2 of 2)
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