SHUNNING Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

shunning 1 of 2

noun

as in escape

the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable this shunning of your financial responsibilities cannot continue indefinitely

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shunning

2 of 2

verb

present participle of shun

as in avoiding

to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery just a ruse to shun the debt collectors

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Recent Examples of shunning

Noun

The concept, in its original form, described a tendency on the political left to react to minor ideological or linguistic offenses by demanding firings or social shunning, demands often reinforced by outraged social-media mobs. —

Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025 In 1977, a measles epidemic that killed two children in Los Angeles County spurred a dramatic crackdown on vaccine-shunning across the country. —

Arthur Allen, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025 In 1977, a measles epidemic that killed two children in Los Angeles County spurred a dramatic crackdown on vaccine-shunning across the country. —

Arthur Allen, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025

Verb

But the end of colonial rule galvanized a new frontier spirit around booze, with Americans shunning the sherry, port, and brandy favored by the stiff Europeans, and instead leaning into their own hooch created by a mash of whatever grains were on hand. —

Charlie Campbell, Time, 25 May 2026 The Amish, known for their simple lifestyle, are surprisingly adopting AI for entrepreneurial endeavors, despite shunning other modern technologies. —

Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 Audiences shunning the movie — which was released across more than 1,000 theaters in the US — is a reminder that art is tricky, even as the kingdom pours billions into building a film industry. —

Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026 One group ripe for shunning is broadcasters such as Carlson and Alex Jones, who has also reacted strongly to the Iran war. —

David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026 But in most cases, countries are shunning coal and filling the gap by turning to renewable energy sources instead. —

Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026 Cameroon’s President Paul Biya’s government has been accused of shunning dialogue with the separatists. —

Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 Biya’s government has been accused of shunning dialogue with the separatists. —

Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 That success has created a huge target on the company’s back as the sustainability movement gains more traction with consumers shunning plastic pollution. —

Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shunning

Noun

The guest rooms were designed to emulate a lakeside escape, while the hotel’s corridor carpets mimic a sandy beach.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
But any book across any genre can be an escape depending on your tastes and preferences.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 May 2026