shun

verb

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There is 1 syllable in the word shun.

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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 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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