avoidance

[uh-void-ns]

noun

1. the act of avoiding or keeping away from.

   the avoidance of scandal; the avoidance of one's neighbors.

2. Law.,  a making void; annulment.

Other Word Forms

• nonavoidance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of avoidance¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Anglo-French; avoid, -ance

Example Sentences

In ecologically sensitive parts of the park, called “avoidance areas,” a “Natural Resource Advisor must be consulted during wildfire suppression planning and response.”

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Pathomrit explained that she integrates case management into her therapy sessions because many clients with depression, trauma or avoidance behaviors may struggle to maintain relationships with case managers or follow through on referrals.

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Rowan "presents completely differently to Holly" and has pathological demand avoidance which means his "nervous system's response to any demand is to see it as a threat".

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In New York, the disposable income of families could increase by up to $1.9 billion due to the avoidance of child care costs.

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Tour operators and hotels report rising demand outside traditional windows, a trend partly driven by climate, cost and crowd avoidance but also by demographics.

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Related Words

• evasion 
• prevention 
• restraint