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shun

The correct spelling is shun.

How to pronounce shun

/ʃʌn/
verb

IPA: /ʃʌn/

Say it like: Shu-n

The correct spelling is shun. To avoid, especially persistently. For example: "Acrophobes shun mountaineering."

Usage Examples

Acrophobes shun mountaineering.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To avoid, especially persistently.
  2. 2.To escape (a threatening evil, an unwelcome task etc).
  3. 3.To screen, hide.
  4. 4.To shove, push.

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