History
History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
avoid

to keep away from (something)

refrain or stay away from; prevent

beware

(usually imperative as a warning) to be very careful about a (bad) person, thing etc

be careful

circumvent

to find a way to get round (a law, rule etc)

fool, mislead

elude

to escape (capture) by (a person) (especially by deceiving)

avoid; escape

eschew

to avoid (something)

have nothing to do with

evade

to stay out of the way of (a bad person or thing)

get away from

shun

to avoid (the usual word)

avoid, ignore

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