| Main Entry: |
shun |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
avoid, ignore |
Synonyms: |
bilk, cold-shoulder,
cut,
decline,
despise,
disdain,
ditch*,
dodge,
double,
duck,
elude,
escape,
eschew,
evade, get around, give a wide berth, give the runaround, have no part of, have nothing to do with, hide out, keep away from, keep clear of,
neglect, palm off, pass up,
refuse,
reject,
scorn,
shake, shake off,
shy,
snub,
stall, stand aloof from, stay shy of, steer clear of, turn back on
|
Antonyms: |
accept, face, meet
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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