avoider

/əˈvaɪdər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who avoids something or someone.

“She was a master avoider of confrontation.”

2. noun

A person who avoids doing something, especially work or responsibility.

“He’s a bit of an avoider when it comes to household chores.”

3. verb

to be or become an avoider

“After the breakup, she started to avoider him everywhere”

Synonyms

  • dodger
  • evader
  • shirker

Antonyms

  • confronter
  • engager