keep away from

VERB

shun

Synonyms

STRONGEST

despise disdain eschew neglect pass up refuse reject scorn snub

STRONG

bilk cold-shoulder cut decline ditch dodge double duck elude escape evade shake shy stall

WEAK

get around give a wide berth give the runaround have no part of have nothing to do with hide out keep clear of palm off shake off stand aloof from stay shy of steer clear of turn back on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept admire allow approve cherish like love sanction

STRONG

confront encounter face meet take on

Example Sentences

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But keep away from artificially flavored yogurts with added sugars.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026

Ann-Marie Ruddock, who has lived in Ribchester since 1991, said: "Locals are well aware of the dangers of the river and they tend to keep away from it. It's nightmare scenario."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“It’s usually in museums and art galleries . . . so that limits things. I keep away from them. And Harrods I don’t go near.”

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024

Woodward said government agencies have reached out directly to him, pleading with him to tell his tens of thousands of followers on X, Instagram and Facebook to keep away from 841.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2024

With borrowed money, Father bought us more food, including a giant can of Nido Nestle powdered milk, which Mother struggled to keep away from our hungry hands.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat

keep away from

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