shunSHUN, v.t. 1. To avoid; to keep clear of; not to fall on or come in contact with; as, to shun rocks and shoals in navigation. In shunning Scylla, take care to avoid to avoid Charybdis. 2. To avoid; not to mix or associate with; as, to shun evil company. 3. To avoid; not to practice; as, to shun vice. 4. To avoid; to escape; as, to shun a blow. 5. To avoid; to decline; to neglect. I haved not shunned to declare the whole counsel of God. Acts 20. |