Avoid — synonyms, avoid antonyms, definition

1. avoid (Verb)

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avoid (Verb) — Stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something. ex. "Her former friends now avoid her"

avoid (Verb) — Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening. ex. "Let's avoid a confrontation"

avoid (Verb) — Refrain from doing something. ex. "He should avoid publishing his wife's memories"

avoid (Verb) — Refrain from certain foods or beverages. ex. "During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day"

avoid (Verb) — Declare invalid.

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