shunned
Example Sentences
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Despite the fact that Dennis had converted to Islam before meeting Sahir, the couple said they were "shunned" by people who did not think their marriage would work.
From BBC
The foundation acts as a lifeline for those who have been shunned by society and their families and have nowhere to go for help.
From BBC
Singh appeared uncomfortable with the fame that followed and shunned media attention, often skipping award ceremonies.
From BBC
—Bitcoin led a fall in cryptocurrencies as investors shunned risky assets on fears of military action in the Middle East while investors are weighing earnings from U.S. tech megacaps.
In the Sahel more widely, Brennan said "we still collaborate" with the junta-led governments in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which have broken away from their west African neighbours and largely shunned the West.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
