shune

/ˈʃuːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A variant of shun, meaning to deliberately avoid or keep away from.

“The protesters chose to shune the controversial politician at the public event.”

2. verb

To deliberately avoid or keep away from someone or something.

“She shunes her former colleague after the office scandal.”

Synonyms

  • avoid
  • shun

Antonyms

  • approach
  • encounter