avoid

verb

1. stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

   verb.communication

   Examples

   Her former friends now avoid her.

   Antonyms confront face face up

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

   verb.social

   Examples

   Let's avoid a confrontation.

   Synonyms avert debar deflect fend off forefend forfend head off obviate stave off ward off

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. refrain from doing something

   verb.social

   Examples

   He should avoid publishing his wife's memories.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. refrain from certain foods or beverages

   verb.consumption

   Examples

   During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day.

   Synonyms keep off

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. declare invalid

   verb.social

   Synonyms annul invalidate nullify quash void

   Antonyms formalise formalize validate

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. To empty.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

7. To retire; to withdraw.

   verb

   Source: webster1913