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Opposite of shun

Pinning down the opposite of shun requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To persistently and deliberately avoid, ignore, or reject someone or something through antipathy or caution.

Usage Example

"After the financial scandal became public, the disgraced executive was shunned by his former colleagues."

Strongest
embrace
welcome
accept
Strong
include
seek
court
befriend

Similar words to shun

Words similar to shun shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

avoid
eschew
evade
ostracize
snub
spurn
cold-shoulder
boycott
See all synonyms of shun

• Nearby Words

shudderingly
shuddery
shuffle
shun
shush
shut
shutdown

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Shun. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/shun
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