avoidance
Translation
the act of avoiding something
Examples
Avoidance of the issue will not solve it.
Avoidance of the issue will not solve it.
Tax avoidance is a common practice.
Tax avoidance is a common practice.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the act of avoiding (sth.) Avoidance of the issue will not solve it.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evasion, dodging, shunning; Antonyms: confrontation, engagement
Etymology
From the verb 'avoid' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ance', meaning 'the state or action of'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'avoid'. It refers to the act of avoiding something.