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SHUNNING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Shunning.

Shunning - as a noun

Deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avoidance15dodging11turning away
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rejection18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shunning - as a verb

To avoid, especially persistently.

Example: "Acrophobes shun mountaineering."

To escape (a threatening evil, an unwelcome task etc).

To screen, hide.

To shove, push.

Example Sentences

"The shunning of individuals with mental illnesses is a grave issue in our society."
"She endured years of shunning simply because of her cultural background."
"The act of shunning can have severe psychological effects on the person being rejected."
"The community's shunning of the whistleblower was intended to silence their claims."
"In some religious sects, shunning is used as a form of punishment for members who break the rules."
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Word Game Points

Is SHUNNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shunning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHUNNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SHUNNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shunning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHUNNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is SHUNNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shunning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHUNNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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