avoid

[uh-void] / əˈvɔɪd /

VERB

refrain or stay away from; prevent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avert bypass dodge escape evade fend off shun sidestep ward off

STRONG

abstain circumvent deflect desist ditch divert duck elude eschew flee hide jump obviate recoil shake shirk shy skip skirt weave withdraw

WEAK

circumlocute cold-shoulder fake out give the slip hold off keep clear lay low run for cover shake and bake shake off shrink from shuffle off skip out on skip town stay away stay out steer clear of step aside turn aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

face meet

STRONG

allow help permit stay take on

WEAK

seek want

Example Sentences

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TikTok then struck a deal to create a new U.S. entity to avoid a ban.

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“I’m the one that’s meant to show you what not to do in life and how to avoid the same mistakes that I’ve fallen for in my life.”

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When you’re enjoying a trail, stick to the designated path and avoid walking in tall grass or areas where you cannot see the ground.

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In response to questions about the grenade incident and the state’s ongoing efforts to obtain records, Gomez said Cal/OSHA is trying to avoid future tragedies.

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The Nerones hope to avoid the many pitfalls by doing extensive research before jumping in.

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