avoid
/ʌvˈɔɪd/
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Definitions
Verb
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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prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let''s avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
Verb
refrain from doing something; "She refrains from calling her therapist too often"; "He should avoid publishing his wife''s memories"
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refrain from certain foods or beverages; "I keep off drugs"; "During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day"
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declare invalid; "The contract was annulled"; "void a plea"
Synonyms
annul
avert
debar
deflect
fend off
forefend
forfend
head off
invalidate
keep off
nullify
obviate
quash
stave off
void
ward off