CEFR B2

avoidance

noun

Meaning

The act of keeping away from or preventing the occurrence of something.

Examples

His avoidance of eye contact made it difficult to trust him.
The company implemented new strategies for tax avoidance.

Synonyms: evasion, abstention, circumvention, eschewal

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avoidance (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈvɔɪdəns/

Definition

The act of keeping away from or preventing the occurrence of something.

Examples

His avoidance of eye contact made it difficult to trust him.
The company implemented new strategies for tax avoidance.
She developed a coping mechanism of conflict avoidance.

How to Use avoidance

avoidance of (prepositional phrase): The act of keeping away from a specific thing or situation. — "Her avoidance of social gatherings became noticeable."
avoidance behavior (collocation): Actions taken to avoid something unpleasant. — "Panic attacks often lead to various avoidance behaviors."

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