Avoid
verbə'vɔɪd
Verb
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
“Let's avoid a confrontation”
refrain from certain foods or beverages
“During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day”
Type of:AbstainRefrainDesistdeclare invalid
Type of:Cancelrefrain from doing something
“He should avoid publishing his wife's memories”
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
“Her former friends now avoid her”
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