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shunning

/ʃʌnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does shunning mean?

verb

The act of deliberately avoiding or excluding someone or something, often as a form of punishment or disapproval. To reject or ostracize someone or something.

Example

"The community shunned the new family that moved in, refusing to interact with them."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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