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Shun

/ʃˈʌn/
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(verb) To avoid, especially persistently; ostracize.

Shun will take over my job while I'm away.
Please don’t shun me because I have this gift.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He decided to ____ the spotlight and live a quiet, private life far away from the busy city streets.

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