Synonyms of avoids

avoids

verb

present tense third-person singular of avoid

1

as in evades

to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery

trying to avoid writing thank-you notes for the gifts he didn't like

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evades
• escapes
• prevents
• eliminates
• dodges
• deflects
• shuns
• eschews
• eludes
• circumvents
• shakes
• thwarts
• shirks
• excludes
• precludes
• obviates
• misses
• shuffles (out of)
• averts
• diverts
• finesses
• ducks
• keeps clear of
• steers clear of
• bypasses
• fights shy of
• weasels (out of)
• gets around
• scapes
• stays clear of
• parries
• bans
• excepts
• rules out
• debars
• outwits
• wards (off)
• frustrates
• foils
• outsmarts
• bars
• overreaches
• outfoxes
• skirts
• foxes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accepts
• seeks
• embraces
• pursues
• welcomes
• incurs
• catches
• courts
• contracts

2

as in abolishes

to put an end to by formal action

asked the court to avoid the contract because it was signed under duress

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abolishes
• cancels
• repeals
• overturns
• invalidates
• negates
• dismisses
• vacates
• nullifies
• voids
• dissolves
• abrogates
• quashes
• suspends
• rescinds
• withdraws
• annuls
• revokes
• eliminates
• rolls back
• strikes down
• reverses
• rejects
• sets aside
• abates
• removes
• does away with
• nulls
• forbids
• retracts
• overrules
• prohibits
• recalls
• vetoes
• overrides
• disannuls
• erases
• bans
• aborts
• disallows
• eradicates
• enjoins
• calls
• countermands
• calls off
• outlaws
• annihilates
• drops
• liquidates
• writes off
• throws out
• breaks down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enacts
• establishes
• lays down
• institutes
• founds
• passes
• validates
• approves
• allows
• legislates
• permits
• authorizes
• endorses
• prescribes
• clears
• legitimizes
• warrants
• formalizes
• legitimates
• orders
• legalizes
• ratifies
• mandates
• sanctions
• commands
• decrees

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of avoids

That design avoids many mechanical components found in conventional cooling systems. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026

Aston Martin / Brough Superior Brough’s also doing its double-wishbone ‘Fior fork’ front suspension that separates steering and braking forces, and avoids diving. — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026

According to the report, Secret World typically avoids waterbird rescue because of the risk of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, spreading through its center and affecting the rest of the wildlife hospital. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

If someone has expressed mild interest but repeatedly avoids taking a concrete next step, continuing to dedicate substantial resources to that opportunity can become expensive. — Brian Ferdinand, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

The 2027 budget, approved Thursday, also avoids pulling significant funding from the district’s fund balance, or savings, a move designed to help the government pull itself out of a longtime reliance on debt funding. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

In a move that avoids excessive bulkiness, a pair of simple Mary Janes layered with some socks will keep you cozy and stylish. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026

That part is too real, too disturbing, and Barrett’s hollow script avoids tackling the subject head on. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

The hotel prioritises local, environmentally conscious suppliers, composts organic waste, and avoids serving endangered seafood. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026