Shun and Taking over

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

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Taking over is an antonym for shun.

Nearby Word: shunned

Taking over noun - Acquisition of property by descent or by will.

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Shun is an antonym for taking over.

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