Escape and Obviation

Escape

Escape noun - The act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable.
Usage example: the reading of science fiction novels as an escape from boring reality

Obviation and escape are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obviation" instead a noun "Escape".

Obviation

Obviation noun - The act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively.
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Escape and obviation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Escape" instead a noun "Obviation".
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