avoidance

noun
UK: /əˈvɔɪ.dəns/
US: /əˈvɔɪ.dəns/

  1. The act of keeping away from something or someone.

    1. Her avoidance of eye contact was very noticeable. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's avoidance of difficult questions raised some concerns among investors. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of preventing something from happening.

    1. Flood avoidance is a priority in this region. [ ] [ ]
    2. Strict adherence to safety protocols ensures the complete avoidance of accidents in the workplace. [ ] [ ]

  3. The practice of trying not to do or deal with something.

    1. His avoidance of responsibility created problems. [ ] [ ]
    2. Complete avoidance of caffeine might reduce anxiety, but it's a difficult habit to break. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

evasion elusion prevention abstention

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "avoidance" in English means: The act of keeping away from something or someone., The act of preventing something from happening., The practice of trying not to do or deal with something..

The phonetic transcription of "avoidance" is /əˈvɔɪ.dəns/ in British English and /əˈvɔɪ.dəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "avoidance": evasion, elusion, prevention, abstention.

Example usage of "avoidance": "Her avoidance of eye contact was very noticeable.". More examples on the page.