shunning
Definition
Noun: 1. The act of deliberately avoiding someone or something; the state of being avoided. It refers to the intentional act of staying away from a person, group, or situation, or the prevention of an event from occurring.
Usage
The word "shunning" is used to describe a conscious and purposeful act of avoidance. It often implies a social or moral judgment, where one party rejects or ostracizes another. * The community's shunning of the former member was a severe punishment. * Her shunning of all social media is quite deliberate.
Advanced Usage
- "Social shunning": A formal or informal practice where a community collectively avoids an individual.
- The practice of social shunning is used in some groups to enforce norms.
Variants and Related Words
- Shun (verb): To persistently avoid, ignore, or reject.
- He decided to shun all offers of help.
Synonyms
- Avoidance
- Ostracism
- Boycott
- Exclusion
Antonyms
- Acceptance
- Embrace
- Welcome
Related Phrases
- To be shunned: To be the target of avoidance.
- After the scandal, he was shunned by his colleagues.
Noun
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deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
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