shun
verbUK /ʃʌn/
US /ʃʌn/
To stay away from someone or something on purpose.
The shy boy shunned the loud party and stayed home.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To refuse to accept or use something.
She shunned the new technology and kept her old phone.
3. To deliberately keep away from a person as a sign of disapproval.
After the argument, he shunned his former friend at school.
4. To avoid a place or activity completely.
The cat shunned the noisy room and hid under the bed.