AVOID


Meaning of AVOID in English

v. a.

1.

Shun ( in a negative sense, or denoting care only without positive exertion ), eschew, escape, elude, keep away from, keep aloof from, keep out of the way of, withdraw from keep clear of, be shy of, fight shy of, have nothing to do with.

2.

Forbear, refrain from, help ( after cannot ).

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