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shun vs expel

expel vs shun

shun and expel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shun No No Yes No
expel No No Yes No
As verbs, expel is a hypernym of shun; that is, expel is a word with a broader meaning than shun:
  • shun: expel from a community or group
  • expel: force to leave or move out
Other hypernyms of shun include kick out, throw out.
shun (verb) expel (verb)
avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of eliminate (a substance)
expel from a community or group cause to flee
force to leave or move out
remove from a position or office
Difference between shun and expel

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