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SHUN Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word shun. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word shun. (close relations)
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shunnedshunning

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ban
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a decree that prohibits something

• a bachelor's degree in nursing

• 100 bani equal 1 leu in Moldova

• 100 bani equal 1 leu in Romania

• an official prohibition or edict against something

• a logarithmic unit which measures information or entropy, based on base 10 logarithms and powers of 10.

verb

• forbid the public distribution of (a movie or a newspaper)

• prohibit especially by legal means or social pressure

• ban from a place of residence, as for punishment

• expel from a community or group

banish
verbv
verb

• expel from a community or group

• ban from a place of residence, as for punishment

• expel, as if by official decree

• drive away

blackball
verbv
noun

• the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

verb

• expel from a community or group

• vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

eschew
verbv
verb

• avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

ostracise
verbv
verb

• expel from a community or group

• avoid speaking to or dealing with

ostracize
verbv
verb

• expel from a community or group

• avoid speaking to or dealing with

cast out
verbv
verb

• expel from a community or group

• throw or cast away

Best Hypernyms For SHUN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shun, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
avoid expel
Phrases (2)
kick outthrow out

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