Avoid and Forfend

Avoid

Avoid verb - Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening.
Usage example: Let's avoid a confrontation

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

Forfend

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

Avoid is a synonym for forfend in prevent topic. You can use "Avoid" instead a verb "Forfend", if it concerns topics such as keep from happening or continuing.
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Forfend and Avoid. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/avoid/forfend
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