What is another word for Avoid? – 151 Avoid Synonyms

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evade prevent escape shun elude dodge skirt circumvent bypass sidestep parry deflect avert preclude obviate eschew abstain refrain forbear demur decline reject repudiate spurn resist thwart foil hinder impede obstruct bar block hamper frustrate negate nullify avoidable preventable

Meaning of Avoid

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "avoid" means to keep away from something or someone, or to prevent something from happening.

Definitions

Merriam-Webster defines "avoid" as to keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
Cambridge Dictionary states that "avoid" means to stay away from something or someone, or to prevent something from happening.

Example Uses

The hikers tried to avoid the steep and rocky path.
She avoided talking about the sensitive topic during the meeting.
The company will avoid layoffs by reducing working hours.
The driver had to avoid a pedestrian who suddenly stepped onto the road.
The teacher advised students to avoid plagiarism by citing their sources.

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

confront face meet encounter engage tackle address approach invite welcome court pursue seek embrace accept invite confront defy brave dare challenge provoke incite instigate initiate undertake endeavor