Avoid

Shun

Ignore

Evade

Eschew

Refrain

Sidestep

Overlook

1 Antonym: Shun

The villagers would shun anyone who broke the long-standing traditions of their community.

She tried to shun negativity by surrounding herself with positive people and influences.

Fearing rejection, he would often shun social gatherings, preferring to stay home alone.

The company decided to shun unethical business practices in favor of transparency and integrity.

2 Antonym: Evade

The thief managed to evade the police by hiding in the crowded marketplace.

During the interview, he tried to evade difficult questions by changing the subject.

The company faced legal action for attempting to evade taxes through offshore accounts.

The athlete's quick reflexes allowed him to evade his opponent’s tackles during the game.

3 Antonym: Eschew

He decided to eschew fast food in favor of a healthier, home-cooked diet.

She tends to eschew social media, preferring face-to-face interactions instead.

The author deliberately chose to eschew traditional storytelling methods in her novel.

He tried to eschew confrontation by staying quiet during the heated debate.

4 Antonym: Refrain

He had to refrain from making any comments until the official announcement was made.

The doctor advised her to refrain from strenuous activities while recovering from surgery.

The teacher asked the students to refrain from using their phones during the lecture.

Despite wanting to join the argument, she chose to refrain and stay neutral.