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What is another word for Avoidance? – 137 Avoidance Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    evasion dodging shunning eluding escaping fleeing refraining abstaining forbearing eschewing shirking evading skirting bypassing circumventing sidestepping hedging parrying fending warding deflecting diverting deviating veering swerving turning averting preventing precluding obviating negating nullifying avoiding circumnavigating dodging eluding absconding bolting decamping

    Meaning of Avoidance

    According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, avoidance refers to the act or practice of keeping away from something or someone.

    Definitions

    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines avoidance as the act of staying away from something or someone because you do not like it or them, or because it is difficult or unpleasant.
    • The Oxford Dictionary states that avoidance is the act of deliberately not doing something or not going somewhere, often because it is unpleasant or difficult.

    Example Uses

    • The company's avoidance of taxes has led to a government investigation.
    • Her avoidance of social situations has made it difficult for her to make friends.
    • The driver's avoidance of the pothole helped to prevent a flat tire.
    • The team's avoidance of mistakes led to their victory in the game.
    • The patient's avoidance of certain foods has helped to manage their allergies.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    confrontation engagement participation involvement attendance presence approach encounter meeting facing tackling addressing confronting embracing welcoming accepting inviting including joining attending participating engaging

    Related Nouns

    evasion escape refuge sanctuary haven shelter asylum obstruction barrier hindrance impediment obstacle blockage deterrent prevention preclusion avoidance abstention forbearance restraint reserve reservation

    Related Verbs

    evade avoid shun eschew abstain forbear refrain prevent preclude obviate negate nullify circumvent sidestep skirt bypass hedge parry fend ward deflect divert deviate veer swerve turn avert

    Related Adjectives

    evasive avoidant shunning eschewing abstinent forbearing refraining preventive preclusive obviative negating nullifying circumventive sidestepping skirting bypassing hedging parrying fending warding deflecting diverting deviating veering swerving turning averting