Eschew

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'eschew' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for shun that I've seen before include "Avoid, keep away from" , "military command" , "Steer clear of" , "Send to Coventry" , "Parade-ground language" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate, the Evening Standard and the Sydney Morning Herald.

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