Synonyms for avoid

Other words for “avoid”, grouped by meaning.

We found 16 synonyms for “avoid”. The most common are debar, forefend, forfend, obviate, deflect.

verb stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

Oppositesconfront

verb prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

verb refrain from certain foods or beverages

verb declare invalid

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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