Pronunciation: /ˈʃʌnɪŋ/
noun the act of deliberately avoiding or ignoring someone or something
A1 She felt hurt by the shunning of her classmates.
A2 The shunning of certain foods is common in many cultures.
B1 The shunning of technology is becoming more prevalent in society.
B2 The shunning of traditional values can lead to cultural clashes.
C1 The shunning of political dissent is a concerning trend in some countries.
C2 The shunning of scientific evidence is a dangerous practice that can have serious consequences.
verb to persistently avoid, ignore, or reject someone or something
A1 She is shunning him because he hurt her feelings.
A2 The group is shunning the new student because they think he is weird.
B1 The community started shunning the controversial artist after his offensive remarks.
B2 The company is shunning traditional marketing strategies in favor of digital advertising.
C1 The politician was shunned by his colleagues after the corruption scandal.
C2 The author shunned public appearances in order to focus on writing her next book.
formal The practice of shunning individuals who do not adhere to the community's beliefs is not uncommon in some religious groups.
informal She's been shunning her old friends ever since she started hanging out with that new group.
slang I heard they've been shunning him at school because of that rumor going around.
figurative By shunning new ideas, you limit your own growth and development.
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