avoidance

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: a-void-ance (3)

English Definition

The action of keeping away from or not doing something.

Example Sentence

Conflict avoidance is always a good policy.

US IPA /əˈvɔɪdəns/

UK IPA /əˈvɔɪdns/

evasion shunning elusion dodging bypass

confrontation acceptance pursuit