avoidance
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əˈvɔɪdəns/
avoidance means: The act of staying away from something or choosing not to do it.
noun
STAYING AWAYB2
The act of staying away from something or choosing not to do it.
- His avoidance of work annoyed us.
- The company was criticized for tax avoidance.
- Her avoidance of eye contact made him uncomfortable.
Questions about avoidance
What does avoidance mean?
The act of staying away from something or choosing not to do it.
What is avoidance in other languages?
Türkçe: kaçınma · Español: evitación · Français: évitement · Deutsch: Vermeidung · Italiano: evitamento · 日本語: 回避
How do you pronounce avoidance?
It is pronounced /əˈvɔɪdəns/.
How do you use avoidance in a sentence?
His avoidance of work annoyed us. The company was criticized for tax avoidance.
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