Avoid and Debar

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Avoid verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

Usage example: trying to avoid writing thank-you notes for the gifts he didn't like

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Debar is a synonym for avoid. In some cases you can use "Debar" instead a verb "Avoid".

Debar verb - Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening.

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Avoid is a synonym for debar. You can use "Avoid" instead a verb "Debar".

Nearby Words: debarred, debarring

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