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shunning
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/ʃʌnɪŋ/
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/ʃʌnɪŋ/
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shunning
noun
shunnings
pl
избегание
The shunning of certain foods is common in many cultures.
Избегание определенных продуктов распространено во многих культурах.
бойкот
The shunning of the company's products led to a significant drop in sales.
Бойкот продукции компании привел к значительному снижению продаж.
Additional translations
отстранение
уклонение
Synonyms
disdain
rejection
ostracism
exclusion
avoidance
Antonyms
inclusion
welcoming
embrace
acceptance
shunning
gerund / present participle
UK
/ˈʃʌnɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃʌnɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something that avoids or rejects.
shun
verb
shunning
Gerund
shunned
Past Simple
shunned
Past Participle
shunning
Gerund
UK
/ʃʌn/
US
/ʃʌn/
избегать
He tends to shun social gatherings.
Он склонен избегать общественных собраний.
сторониться
She decided to shun negative influences in her life.
Она решила сторониться негативных влияний в своей жизни.
отвергать
The community decided to shun the controversial proposal.
Сообщество решило отвергать спорное предложение.
Additional translations
уклоняться
Synonyms
eschew
give a wide berth to
steer clear of
dodge
reject
evade
avoid
Antonyms
accept
welcome
embrace
Definitions
shunning
noun
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.
shunning
gerund / 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.
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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