shun — to avoid or reject someone or something deliberately
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to avoid or reject someone or something deliberately
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃʌn/
Korean meaning: 의도적으로 피하다, 외면하다
Korean pronunciation: **션**
Example Sentences
- The vampire shunned garlic bread at the Italian restaurant.
- He shunned small talk and preferred meaningful conversations.
- The cat shunned the new expensive bed and slept in a cardboard box instead.
shun
VERB//ʃʌn//
to avoid or reject someone or something deliberately
A student shuns her former friend by turning away in the cafeteria
Shun the sun, into shadows run
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'scunian' meaning 'to abhor or shrink back from,' possibly related to Old Norse 'skúa' meaning 'to push away.' The word has Germanic roots with uncertain ultimate origin.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire shunned garlic bread at the Italian restaurant.”
“He shunned small talk and preferred meaningful conversations.”
“The cat shunned the new expensive bed and slept in a cardboard box instead.”
“Many celebrities shun the paparazzi by wearing disguises.”
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