shun
Third Person
shuns
Present Participle
shunning
Past Tense
shunned
Past Participle
shunned
1
to deliberately avoid, ignore, or keep away from someone or something
transitive
- The celebrity chose to shun the limelight for a while, seeking privacy away from the public eye.
- Due to their unethical practices, the company began to shun their partners in the industry.
- Recognizing the toxic behavior, she decided to shun negative influences and surround herself with positivity.
- The student felt isolated after the rumors spread, causing classmates to shun him.
- Despite the sincere apology, some continued to shun her, making it challenging to rebuild trust within the group.
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