avoidance

/əˈvɔɪdəns/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of avoiding something or someone

“Her avoidance of the issue only led to more problems.”

2. noun

a way of avoiding something or someone

“The avoidance of direct eye contact was a sign of nervousness.”

3. noun

a state of being away from something or someone

“The couple’s avoidance of the crowded city was a welcome relief.”

4. noun

a feeling of being unwilling to confront or face something

“The student’s avoidance of the exam was a source of stress.”

5. noun

a behavior of deliberately staying away from something or someone

“The politician’s avoidance of the scandal was seen as a lack of accountability.”

6. noun

a situation in which something is deliberately avoided

“The company’s avoidance of the market led to financial losses.”

Synonyms

  • elusion
  • evasion
  • shunning

Antonyms

  • confrontation
  • encounter