Shunning Synonyms and Antonyms

Expel from a community or group
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. evading
  2. eschewing
  3. ostracizing
  4. dodging
  5. escaping
  6. ignoring
  7. eluding
  8. ducking
  9. snubbing
  10. blackballing
  11. neglecting
  12. rejecting
  13. avoiding
  14. banning
  15. circumventing
  16. disdaining
  17. bypassing
  18. balking
  19. banishing
Antonyms:
  1. adopting
  2. accepting
Deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. avoidance
  2. turning-away
  3. dodging

Shunning Sentence Examples

  • He was a master in theological controversy, shunning not to cross swords with the formidable Bellarmine.

  • More like out of the loop It was a bold move shunning celeb mag fodder in favor of news.

  • What everyone did to him makes me think of what those Pennsylvania Dutch folks do; shunning is it called?

  • Some pet owners are shunning commercially prepared cat foods in favor of a more holistic approach to feline nutrition.

  • Many of these teens must put life plans on hold, shunning college and other goals to become parents.

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