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单词 avoidances
释义

avoidance

noun

avoid·​ance ə-ˈvȯi-dᵊn(t)s How to pronounce avoidance (audio)
1
obsolete
a
: an action of emptying, vacating, or clearing away
b
: outlet
2
: annulment sense 1
3
: an act or practice of avoiding or withdrawing from something

Synonyms

  • cop-out
  • dodging
  • ducking
  • eluding
  • elusion
  • escape
  • eschewal
  • eschewing
  • evasion
  • out
  • shaking
  • shunning
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Example Sentences

a writer known for avoidance of sentimentality a complete avoidance of sentimentality
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

avoidance

noun

avoid·​ance ə-ˈvȯi-dᵊns How to pronounce avoidance (audio)
: the act of avoiding something
avoidance of trouble

Medical Definition

avoidance

noun

avoid·​ance ə-ˈvȯid-ᵊn(t)s How to pronounce avoidance (audio)
often attributive
: the act or practice of keeping away from or withdrawing from something undesirable
reinforced by escape or avoidance of electric shock E. S. Katkin & E. N. Murray
avoidance learning
especially : an anticipatory response undertaken to avoid a noxious stimulus
conditioned avoidance in mice

avoidances

noun

plural of avoidance
as in abolitions
the doing away with something by formal action plans to petition the court for an avoidance of the prenuptial agreement

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • abolitions
  • repeals
  • abrogations
  • dissolutions
  • cancellations
  • cancelations
  • invalidations
  • negations
  • abolishments
  • prohibitions
  • eliminations
  • nullifications
  • abatements
  • annulments
  • reversals
  • defeasances
  • withdrawals
  • rescindments
  • dismissals
  • revocations
  • overrides
  • abortions
  • vetoes
  • suspensions
  • removals
  • recalls
  • rejections
  • disallowances
  • erasures
  • countermands
  • eradications
  • retractions
  • liquidations
  • forbiddances
  • overturns

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • enactments
  • institutions
  • establishments
  • legislations
  • validations
  • approvals
  • authorizations
  • formalizations
  • prescriptions
  • clearances
  • permissions
  • legalizations
  • commandments
  • indorsements
  • orderings
  • legitimations
  • legitimizations
  • endorsements
  • ratifications
  • passings
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