What does shunning mean?
Shunning means present participle and gerund of shun.
Shunning
/ˈʃʌnɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of shun.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of shun
- The act by which something is shunned; avoidance.
Example Sentences
His mind began showering him with painful memories, forcing him to relive shunnings that stretched from elementary to high school and a procession of college roommates who'd ignore him after the first week.
Shunnings divided families, turning sisters and brothers into strangers ... . . even if the shunned one repented and returned home.
It was during one of my first “shunnings” that I learned a very valuable lesson. Playground politics, it seemed, dictated that while being shunned by the cool group, it was not acceptable behavior to start hanging around with the “non-cool” group.
Synonyms for shunning
Antonyms for shunning
Related Words
Word Forms
- shunnings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for shunning?
Common synonyms include blacklisting, discommendation, shunning, avoidance.
What is the opposite of shunning?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use shunning in a sentence?
His mind began showering him with painful memories, forcing him to relive shunnings that stretched from elementary to high school and a procession of college roommates who'd ignore him after the first week.
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