Word Verb
shun
v.
C1 Advanced US /ˈʃən/ UK /ʃˈʌn/ shun UK spelling shunned, shuns
Definition
v.to avoid someone or something on purpose. You do this because you do not like them, you do not agree with them, or you are trying to stay away from trouble.
v.to persistently avoid, ignore, or reject through antipathy or caution. Often implies a social or moral rejection of a person, group, or practice.
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Real-world usage
“For a few years, from 27, they shunned the “huge part of the job” that is constantly taking selfies with fans.”
“SpaceX shunned the conventional boxy satellite designs pretty much everyone else has used for more than a half-century.”
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Frequent
Updated