Shun Definition

shun
verb
  1. avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
  2. expel from a community or group

"Shun" in song lyrics

See how shun is used in real songs:

  • "Now, some might listen and some might shun"
    Lauryn Hill — Lost Ones
  • "About the beast who shun"
    Prodigal Sunn f/ 12 O'Clock, Chi-Kung, Madame Dee — In My Life
  • "Cuz our God's too true to shun"
    116 Clique — Fanatic

Words that rhyme with shun

Usage tips for "shun"

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