shunning

UK
/ʃʌnɪŋ/
US
/ʃʌnɪŋ/

Translations

shunningnoun
shunnings
pl
The shunning of certain foods is common in many cultures.
Избегание определенных продуктов распространено во многих культурах.
The shunning of the company's products led to a significant drop in sales.
Бойкот продукции компании привел к значительному снижению продаж.
shunninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈʃʌnɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃʌnɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something that avoids or rejects.
shunverb

shunning

Gerund

shunned
Past Simple
shunned
Past Participle
shunning
Gerund
UK
/ʃʌn/
US
/ʃʌn/
He tends to shun social gatherings.
Он склонен избегать общественных собраний.
She decided to shun negative influences in her life.
Она решила сторониться негативных влияний в своей жизни.
The community decided to shun the controversial proposal.
Сообщество решило отвергать спорное предложение.
Additional translations
Synonyms
give a wide berth to
steer clear of

Definitions

shunningnoun
The act of deliberately avoiding or keeping away from someone or something.
The shunning of the new student by his classmates made him feel isolated.
A formal practice of social ostracism, especially among certain religious groups, in which a person is deliberately avoided.
After questioning church doctrine, he faced shunning by the entire congregation.
shunninggerund / present participle
Avoiding or rejecting; that actively shuns or stays away from someone or something.
Light-shunning organisms dwell in the deepest parts of the ocean.
shunverb
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.