avoiding
Pronunciation: [əˈvɔɪdɪŋ]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
She is avoiding junk food to stay healthy.
Example
He is not avoiding the difficult questions; he's actually embracing them.
Example
What are you avoiding by choosing not to speak up?
Context: "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.
Example
They have been avoiding each other since their argument.
Example
She is not avoiding her classmates; she enjoys spending time with them.
Example
Why are you avoiding him instead of talking about it?
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