Category:Shun

Shun, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Shunned; p. pr. & vb. n. Shunning.] Etym: [oe. shunien, schunien, schonien, as. scunian, sceonian; cf. D. Schuinen to slepe, schuin oblique, sloping, icel. skunda, skynda, to Hasten. Cf. Schooner, scoundrel, shunt.]

Defn: to avoid; to keep clear of; to get out of the way of; to escape From; to eschew; as, to shun rocks, shoals, vice. I am pure from the blood of all men. For i have not shunned to Declare unto you all the counsel of god. Acts xx. 26,27. Scarcity and want shall shun you. Shak.

Syn. -- see avoid.