shun

As verbs the difference between cherish and shun

is that cherish is to treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid while shun is to avoid, especially persistently.

In transitive terms the difference between shun and sidestep

is that shun is to shove, push while sidestep is to avoid or dodge.

As a noun sidestep is

a step to the side.

As an adjective heedless

is unaware, without noticing.

As a verb shun is

to avoid, especially persistently.

As an adverb heedlessly

is in a heedless manner.

In transitive terms the difference between dismiss and shun

is that dismiss is to reject; to refuse to accept while shun is to shove, push.

As a noun enmity is

the quality of being an enemy; hostile or unfriendly disposition.

As an adjective available is

such as one may avail one’s self of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.

As verbs the difference between ignore and shun

is that ignore is to deliberately pay no attention to while shun is to avoid, especially persistently.

In transitive terms the difference between avert and shun

is that avert is to ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of while shun is to shove, push.

In transitive terms the difference between shun and obviate

is that shun is to shove, push while obviate is to bypass a requirement or make it unnecessary; to avoid a future problem or difficult situation.