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stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something;
"Her former friends now avoid her"
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prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening;
"Let's avoid a confrontation"
"head off a confrontation"
"avert a strike"
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refrain from doing something;
"She refrains from calling her therapist too often"
"He should avoid publishing his wife's memories"
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refrain from certain foods or beverages;
"I keep off drugs"
"During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day"
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declare invalid;
"The contract was annulled"
"void a plea"