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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Scotland's First Minister John Swinney, who has been keen to avoid the issue, will now face the challenge of ensuring his government adheres to the law as interpreted by the Supreme Court.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2025

Murphy said he suspects elected officials, both in state capitals and in Washington, won’t be able to avoid the issue much longer.

From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2022

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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