Explanation and meaning of avoid.

avoid

/ə'vɔɪd/

verb
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
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"Let's avoid a confrontation"

Similar:

avert debar deflect fend off forefend forfend head off obviate stave off ward off

type of:
foreclose forbid prevent preclude forestall
verb
declare invalid
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Similar:

annul invalidate nullify quash void

type of:
strike down cancel
verb
refrain from certain foods or beverages
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"During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day"

Similar:

keep off

type of:
abstain refrain desist
verb
refrain from doing something
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"He should avoid publishing his wife's memories"
verb
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
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"Her former friends now avoid her"
Opposite:

confront

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