Keep away and Shun

Keep away

Keep away verb - Prevent from coming close.
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Shun and keep away are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shun" instead a verb "Keep away".

Shun

Shun verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

Keep away and shun are semantically related. You can use "Keep away" instead a verb "Shun".

Nearby Word: shunned
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