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avoid
verb(a-void)
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
Synonyms: avert, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off, ward off,
Examples:
Let's avoid a confrontation.
avoid
verb(a-void)
declare invalid
avoid
verb(a-void)
refrain from certain foods or beverages
Synonyms: keep off,
Examples:
During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day.
avoid
verb(a-void)
refrain from doing something
Examples:
He should avoid publishing his wife's memories.
avoid
verb(a-void)
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
Antonyms: confront,
Examples:
Her former friends now avoid her.

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