shun
verbHow many syllables in shun?
There is 1 syllable in the word shun.How to pronounce shun:
Definition of shun:
- shun (verb):
- to avoid deliberately and especially habitually
- avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of.
Synonyms for shun:
avoid
body-swerve
brush off
cold-shoulder
deflect
dodge
eliminate
elude
escape
eschew
evade
fight shy of
give (someone or something) a wide berth
give (someone) the brush-off
have no part in
keep away from
keep your distance from
prevent
shake
shirk
shy away from
snub
steer clear of
Antonyms for shun:
abide by
accept
accept gladly
accommodate
acknowledge
adhere to
admire
admit
adopt
advocate
agree
allow
approve
approve of
attend to
back
befriend
buy
champion
cherish
claim
condone
confront
consider
continue
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