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shunned

The correct spelling is shunned.

How to pronounce shunned

/ʃʌnd/
verb

IPA: /ʃʌnd/

Say it like: Shu-nne-d

The correct spelling is shunned. 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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