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shunned

/ʃʌnd/ verb · British & US
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What does shunned mean?

verb

to reject or exclude someone or something because they are considered unacceptable or unpleasant. to avoid or stay away from something because it is considered unpleasant or unattractive.

Example

"The community shunned the new family because of their eccentric behavior."

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