stand aloof from

despise disdain eschew neglect pass up refuse reject scorn snub

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

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

accept admire allow approve cherish like love sanction

confront encounter face meet take on