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Synonyms & Similar Words
evading
dodging
escaping
eluding
shunning
refraining
abstaining
forbearing
eschewing
declining
refusing
rejecting
spurning
sidestepping
circumventing
bypassing
skirting
parrying
fending
warding
preventing
precluding
obviating
avertting
diverting
deflecting
turning away
steering clear
keeping away
staying away
Meaning of Avoiding
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "avoiding" means to take action to prevent something undesirable from happening or to prevent oneself from doing something.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "avoiding" as to keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
- Cambridge Dictionary states that "avoiding" means to stay away from something or someone, or to prevent something from happening.
Example Uses
- The hikers were avoiding the steep path to prevent accidents.
- She has been avoiding her ex-boyfriend since the breakup.
- The company is avoiding layoffs by reducing working hours.
- The driver was avoiding the traffic jam by taking a detour.
- The student has been avoiding homework all week.