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/ʃʌn/
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/ʃʌn/
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shun
verb
shunned
Past Simple
shunned
Past Participle
shunning
Gerund
UK
/ʃʌn/
US
/ʃʌn/
éviter
Se dit d’une personne, d’une situation, d’une pratique ou d’une consommation que l’on cherche volontairement à ne pas fréquenter ou utiliser.
He decided to shun all social gatherings after the incident.
Il a décidé d’éviter toutes les réunions sociales après l’incident.
Additional translations
fuir
Plus expressif; s’emploie surtout pour insister sur l’évitement d’une personne ou d’une situation.
Synonyms
avoid
give a wide berth to
steer clear of
dodge
reject
evade
eschew
Antonyms
accept
welcome
embrace
Definitions
shun
verb
To deliberately avoid or keep away from someone or something.
He decided to shun all social gatherings after the incident.
To avoid using, accepting, or engaging in something.
Health-conscious consumers often shun sugary drinks.
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