avoiding
Prononciation : [əˈvɔɪdɪŋ]
Mot
Contexte : « behavior »
(verb) to keep away from something or to try not to do something. It's like when you don't want to play in the rain, so you find a way to stay dry instead.
Exemple
She is avoiding junk food to stay healthy.
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He is not avoiding the difficult questions; he's actually embracing them.
Exemple
What are you avoiding by choosing not to speak up?
Contexte : « interaction »
(verb) to stay away from a person or a situation. Imagine you have a friend who makes you feel uncomfortable, so you choose not to be around them.
Exemple
They have been avoiding each other since their argument.
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She is not avoiding her classmates; she enjoys spending time with them.
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Why are you avoiding him instead of talking about it?
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