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avoid
Definitions
(Verb) To stay away from a person or thingUsage: He tried to avoid his teacher so he wouldn't have to get a lecture.
(Verb) to shy away from
Usage: He tried to avoid the test by pretending to be sick on the day it was given.
(Verb) Synonym of circumvent
(Verb) To stay away from something, either out of fear or caution.
Usage: I try my best to avoid eating too many pieces of chocolate after dinner.
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