Shunned

Verb

Definition: To persistently avoid, ignore or reject (someone or something) deliberately.

Synonyms: Avoided, Rejected, Ignored, Snubbed

Antonyms: Accepted, Embraced, Welcomed

Examples:

After the scandal, she was shunned by her friends and colleagues.
The young girl was shunned by the other students because of her strange behavior.

Mnemonics:

The word "shunned" has a negative connotation similar to other words like avoided or rejected.
Think of the sound "shhhh" when someone is being shunned or ignored.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English word "shunnen" derived from Old English word "sceonian", meaning to avoid, escape or repel.

Historical Usage:

The word "shunned" has been in use since Middle English and has maintained its meaning throughout history.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Shun someone like the plague"

Explanation:

This expression means to completely avoid or ignore someone, similar to how people would avoid the deadly plague in the past.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "shunned" with "shined."

Explanation:

While "shunned" and "shined" have similar sounds, they have completely different meanings. "Shunned" means to avoid or reject, while "shined" refers to making something shiny or bright.