avoid the issue

VERB

stall

Synonyms

STRONGEST

halt hamper hinder interrupt postpone put off slow stay stop suspend

STRONG

arrest brake check die equivocate fence filibuster hedge prevaricate quibble stand still stonewall tarry temporize

WEAK

beat around the bush drag one's feet hold off not move play for time shut down slow down stand off stand still take one's time

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow assist carry out continue do encourage expedite forward help permit promote push

WEAK

further

Example Sentences

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Desperate not to embroil a small, vulnerable immigrant community in an intense national controversy, they tried to avoid the issue.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2025

In a speech last week at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, McDaniel was even more explicit, warning her party not to avoid the issue and to try to appeal broadly.

From Washington Post • Apr. 26, 2023

Some candidates have simply tried to avoid the issue.

From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2022

Communities that avoid the issue or wait too long may not be eligible.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2022

There were only two known ways to resolve the soil problem: Build short and avoid the issue, or drive caissons down to bedrock.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

avoid the issue

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