Synonyms for

Avoids

Verb / ʌˈvɔɪdz / Another word for avoids — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To keep away from someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

quash invalidate staveoff forfend annul wardoff forefend nullify avert obviate avoid headoff fendoff void debar keepoff validate confront deflect evades escapes shuns dodges eludes sidesteps skips circumvents averts prevents shirks forsakes spares

Synonyms by register

Formal

shuns eschews sidesteps circumvents

Informal

dodges skips steers clear of keeps away from

Literary

eludes flees evades

Antonyms

confronts faces meets engages approaches seeks embraces

Common collocations

  • avoids eye contact
  • avoids the issue
  • avoids responsibility
  • avoids conflict
  • avoids detection
  • avoids trouble
  • avoids notice

Word family

noun avoidance
verb avoid
adjective avoidable
adverb avoidably

Usage note

The verb 'avoids' implies actively trying to prevent encountering or experiencing something. It can sometimes suggest cowardice or a lack of directness.

Example sentences

  1. She avoids walking through the park at night.
  2. He avoids going to the dentist because he is afraid.
  3. They avoid getting into trouble by following the rules.
  4. The rabbit avoids the fox by hiding in its burrow.
  5. She avoids eating meat because she is a vegetarian.

Quotes

  • The wise avoid evil and aim at goodness.
  • The brave man is not he who feels no fear, for that were stupid and irrational, but he whose noble soul subdues its fear and bravely dares the danger nature shrinks from.
  • If you want to be successful, it's just this simple. Know what you are doing. Love what you are doing. And believe in what you are doing.

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