Avoidance

Pronunciation: /əˈvɔɪdəns/

Avoidance (noun)

  1. The act of keeping away from someone or something.
  2. The act of not doing something you should do.
  3. The act of not following legal rules, often to save money.

Examples

  • Her avoidance of crowded places is understandable.
  • Avoidance of conflict can sometimes lead to bigger issues.

Common collocations: avoidance behavior, avoidance strategy, avoidance of risk, avoidance tactics, avoidance of work

Synonyms of Avoidance

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Avoidance

  • — In contexts of participation or involvement.
  • — In contexts of facing issues directly.