Synonyms of avoidance

avoidance

noun

ə-ˈvȯi-dᵊn(t)s 

1

as in escape

the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable

her congenital avoidance of conflict makes talking about problems with her difficult

Synonyms & Similar Words

• escape
• evasion
• dodging
• shunning
• elusion
• out
• eschewal
• ducking
• cop-out
• eschewing
• shaking
• circumvention
• eluding
• prevention
• bypassing
• deflection
• sidestepping
• skirting
• runaround
• obviation
• averting
• precluding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• submission
• endurance
• toleration
• abidance

2

as in abolition

the doing away with something by formal action

plans to petition the court for an avoidance of the prenuptial agreement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abolition
• repeal
• cancellation
• invalidation
• dissolution
• abolishment
• dismissal
• abrogation
• withdrawal
• elimination
• nullification
• voiding
• defeasance
• negation
• annulment
• suspension
• abatement
• quashing
• removal
• rejection
• rescindment
• prohibition
• reversal
• abortion
• revocation
• veto
• banning
• override
• retraction
• overruling
• recall
• liquidation
• erasure
• eradication
• outlawing
• forbiddance
• calling off
• disallowance
• enjoining
• countermand
• overturn

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• legislation
• enactment
• establishment
• institution
• validation
• founding
• passing
• approval
• legitimation
• formalization
• legalization
• ratification
• clearance
• permission
• endorsement
• authorization
• legitimization
• prescription
• commandment
• ordering
• sanctioning
• mandating
• decreeing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of avoidance

The study says that reliance on a positive blood test without careful consideration of clinical symptoms may lead to overdiagnosis of the condition, which is managed solely through food avoidance. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Basic tax reforms, such as eliminating hedge funds’ and private equity firms’ avoidance of Medicare taxes, are also needed. — Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Today, when leaders are rarely seen or heard, more people are filling in silence with assumptions and absence can quickly be interpreted as avoidance. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Colors can be tricky as people can read and reference them differently, but for the avoidance of doubt, mocha brunette is a rich, deep brunette with warm, chocolate tones which bonus reflect light beautifully for mega glossy-looking strands. — Elle Turner, Glamour, 4 July 2026