Definitions
- Describing the act of intentionally staying away from someone or something to prevent a negative outcome. - Referring to the action of evading or steering clear of a situation or responsibility. - Talking about the act of refraining from doing or engaging in something.
- Describing the act of deliberately avoiding or rejecting someone or something due to disapproval or dislike. - Referring to the action of intentionally staying away from a person or group as a form of social exclusion. - Talking about the act of boycotting or ignoring someone or something as a means of expressing disapproval or protest.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve intentionally staying away from someone or something.
- 2Both can be used to prevent negative outcomes or disapproval.
- 3Both actions are deliberate and conscious choices.
- 4Both words imply a sense of avoidance or rejection.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Avoids is a milder term, while shun carries a stronger connotation of complete rejection or exclusion.
- 2Social Aspect: Shun specifically refers to avoiding or rejecting people or groups, while avoids can be used for objects or actions as well.
- 3Disapproval: Shun implies a moral or social disapproval, while avoids can be based on personal preference or practical reasons.
- 4Scope: Avoids is more general and can cover a wide range of situations, while shun is more specific and often used in social or interpersonal contexts.
Remember this!
Avoids and shun both describe intentional acts of staying away from someone or something. However, shun carries a stronger connotation of complete rejection or exclusion, often used in social contexts. On the other hand, avoids is a milder term that can be used for objects or actions as well, and is more versatile in its usage.
