These words mean to stay away from someone or something.
The most commonly used word isavoid.
Have you been trying to avoid me?
I had to swerve to avoid an oncoming car.
You can alsosteer clear of, orkeeporstay clear ofsomeone or something. These expressions are more common in speech and less formal writing. You can alsostay away fromsomeone or something.
I suggest steering clear of yellow snow.
Keep clear of her - she’s got flu.
Stay clear of the sun and use sunscreen every day.
The experience was so bad that she stayed away from men for two years.
If someoneshunsa particular lifestyle, they deliberately avoid it or anything connected with it. If someoneshunsa person, they avoid them or do not speak to them because of their behaviour, beliefs, etc.
The best companies are run by people who shun the limelight.
You'll be shunned and totally isolated if you don't join in.
For words meaning to deliberately pay no attention to someone, see the article atignore.