Shunning (Noun)
Meaning
Deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- After being fired, John was shunning the company's premises, avoiding even the parking lot where he once spent most of his days.
- The town has been shunning tourists this summer due to the ongoing renovations on the main roads and attractions.
- Her parents have been shunning her since she got a tattoo, citing their disappointment and disapproval.
- The locals have been shunning the new restaurant, claiming its high prices and pretentious menu are excluding working-class families.
- The billionaire has been shunning public appearances since the scandal broke, fearing public backlash and ridicule.