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   Shun , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Shunned ; p. pr. & vb. n. Shunning.] [OE. shunien, schunien, schonien, AS. scunian, sceonian; cf. D. schuinen to slepe, schuin oblique, sloping, Icel. skunda, skynda, to hasten.  Cf. Schooner, Scoundrel, Shunt.] To avoid; to keep clear of; to get out of the way of; to escape from; to eschew; as, to shun rocks, shoals, vice.
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   I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
   Acts xx. 26,27.
   
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   Scarcity and want shall shun you.
   Shak.
   
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   Syn. -- See Avoid.
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