Definitions

1. verb

to deliberately avoid or refuse to have contact with someone or something; to reject or spurn.

“She chose to shun the party after hearing the rumors about the guest list.”

2. noun

a deliberate avoidance or refusal to have contact with someone or something.

“The shun of the company by its former employees was a major blow to its reputation.”

3. verb

to avoid or turn away from something, especially a danger or an unpleasant situation.

“The driver had to shun the road due to the heavy traffic and take a detour.”