shun
intermediateB2/ʃʌn/ · shun
to deliberately avoid or keep away from someone or something.
Meanings
to deliberately avoid or keep away from someone or something.
جان بوجھ کر کسی یا کسی چیز سے دور رہنا یا اس سے پرہیز کرنا۔
پرہیز کرنا
parhaiz karna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- shun responsibility
- shun the spotlight
- shun social interactions
Example Sentences
He decided to shun all negative influences in his life.
اس نے اپنی زندگی میں تمام منفی اثرات سے پرہیز کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا.
Us ne apni zindagi mein tamaam manfi asraat se parhaiz karne ka faisla kiya.
They shun the area due to safety concerns.
وہ حفاظتی خدشات کی وجہ سے اس علاقے سے پرہیز کرتے ہیں.
Woh hifazati khidshaat ki wajah se is ilaqay se parhaiz karte hain.
She prefers to shun large gatherings.
وہ بڑے اجتماعوں سے دور رہنے کو ترجیح دیتی ہے.
Woh bade ijtimaon se door rehne ko tarjeeh deti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'shun' as 'shunning' people you dislike.
Visualize someone walking in the opposite direction to avoid a crowd.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اجتناب سب سے بہتر علاج ہے.
Ijtinab sab se behtar ilaaj hai.
Avoidance is the best remedy.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "shunnen" — to avoid, to evade
First known use: 14th century
The word 'shun' has its roots in Middle English 'shunnen', derived from Old English 'scunian', meaning to avoid or to be afraid of something. The usage has retained its core meaning of avoidance over centuries.