Avoid and Light upon

Opposite meaning terms

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

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Light upon is an antonym for avoid.

Light upon verb - Find unexpectedly.

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Avoid is an antonym for light upon in topics: happen upon, lay hands on.

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