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AVOIDING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Avoiding.

How to pronounce avoiding:

US

Avoiding - as a verb

Stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

Example: "Her former friends now avoid her"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
confront13

Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off

Example: "Let's avoid a confrontation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avert8debar8deflect13fend offforefend15forfend14head offobviate12stave offward off

Refrain from doing something

Example: "He should avoid publishing his wife's memories"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Refrain from certain foods or beverages

Example: "I keep off drugs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep off

Declare invalid

Example: "The contract was annulled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annul5invalidate14nullify13quash17void8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cancel10strike down
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Avoiding - as a noun

Avoidance.

Example Sentences

"She is avoiding the topic of her breakup."
"He is avoiding his responsibilities at work."
"They are avoiding processed foods for a healthier diet."
"The student is avoiding studying for the exam."
"I'm avoiding sugary drinks to reduce my sugar intake."
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Word Game Points

Is AVOIDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, avoiding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AVOIDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is AVOIDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, avoiding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AVOIDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is AVOIDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, avoiding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AVOIDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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