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What does shun mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word shun? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To avoid, especially persistently.
  2. (transitive) To escape (a threatening evil, an unwelcome task etc).
  3. (transitive) To screen, hide.
  4. (transitive) To shove, push.
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John Calvin's faith offers predestined salvation for a lucky few and requires adherents to work hard and shun ostentation.
In a position to shun the cash bribes of big business, he's now impervious to their threats.
Many business executives now shun the major airlines and favour the no-frills operators.
If the hedge funds shun European junk, that dramatic shift could drive up rates on these securities even further.
The villagers pledged to keep away from liquor and also shun illicit distillers from their area.
Tourists will continue to shun the disgusting stock of hotels that are being constructed.

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