Associations to the word «Shun»

Wiktionary

SHUN, verb. (transitive) To avoid, especially persistently.
SHUN, verb. (transitive) To escape (a threatening evil, an unwelcome task etc).
SHUN, verb. (transitive) To screen, hide.
SHUN, verb. (transitive) To shove, push.

Dictionary definition

SHUN, verb. Avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of.
SHUN, verb. Expel from a community or group.

Wise words

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