Definitions and Examples of avoid, shun, fear
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To keep away from or prevent oneself from doing something.
Example
She decided to avoid eating junk food to maintain a healthy diet.
To deliberately avoid or reject someone or something.
Example
He chose to shun his former friends who were involved in illegal activities.
To be afraid or apprehensive about something.
Example
She feared that she would fail the exam and disappoint her parents.
Key Differences: avoid vs shun vs fear
- 1Avoid implies a conscious effort to stay away from something, while dare suggests a willingness to take risks.
- 2Shun implies a deliberate rejection or avoidance of something or someone, while dare suggests a willingness to confront challenges.
- 3Fear implies a lack of courage or confidence to face a challenge, while dare suggests a willingness to take on challenges despite the risks.
Effective Usage of avoid, shun, fear
- 1Encourage Risk-Taking: Use dare to motivate someone to take on a challenge.
- 2Express Caution: Use avoid and shun to warn someone against a potential danger or negative consequence.
- 3Build Confidence: Use fear to acknowledge someone's concerns and offer support and encouragement.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of dare have distinct nuances: avoid and shun imply a deliberate effort to stay away from something, while fear suggests a lack of courage or confidence to face a challenge. Use these words to encourage risk-taking, express caution, and build confidence.
