What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disfellowship
Example
The church decided to disfellowship him for his actions. [disfellowship: verb]
Example
After being disfellowshipped, he was no longer allowed to participate in church activities. [disfellowshipped: past participle]
shun
Example
After the argument, she decided to shun her former friend. [shun: verb]
Example
He felt the sting of shunning from his coworkers after the incident. [shunning: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Shun is a more commonly used term than disfellowship in everyday language. Disfellowship is a specific term used in religious contexts and may not be familiar to those outside of those communities.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disfellowship and shun?
Disfellowship is a more formal term than shun, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
