shunning

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
  2. verb avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
  3. verb expel from a community or group

In classic literature

Synonyms

avoidance, turning away, dodging

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