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Shun

verb

/ʃʌn/

Meaning

to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something

He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.

He was shunned by his colleagues after the scandal.

avoid, evade, eschew, dodge, ignore, reject, spurn

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avoid, evade, eschew, dodge

Entry 2

avoid, evade, ignore, reject, spurn

embrace, welcome, seek, pursue, accept

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embrace, welcome, seek, pursue

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accept, embrace, welcome

shun publicity, shun contact, actively shun, completely shun, shun violence

Entry 1

shun publicity, shun contact, actively shun, completely shun

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shun publicity, shun contact, shun violence

To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.

To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.

To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.

to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely

to make twice as much in size, number, or amount

To deeply respect or admire someone or something.