Opposite of to evade or circumvent by cleverness or trickery
Opposite of to avoid or circumvent (a rule, obstacle or problem)
Opposite of to avoid providing a clear answer or statement
Opposite of to leave, exit, or become free of
Opposite of to succeed in avoiding or eluding someone or something dangerous or unpleasant
“People with diabetes are two times more likely to suffer a heart attack than those without it.”
Opposite of to get out of a situation, usually underhandedly
“It is about time that the country's leaders accept responsibility for the nation's problems.”
Opposite of to escape or get away from
Opposite of to cause (someone) to be unable to pursue one any longer
“Justin Bieber jumped into his limousine but the engine failed and he now had to face his horde of screaming fans.”
Opposite of to get out of the way of
“The puppy dog would run into me while chasing down a ball at full speed.”
Opposite of to avoid or steer clear of something
Opposite of to escape or avoid narrowly
“We will get stuck amongst the dense crowd of people when it starts to get busy.”
Opposite of to fail to fulfill an obligation or payment
“His problem lies in his ineptitude to fulfill his obligations.”
Opposite of to not fulfill a payment or expense
Opposite of to shun or shy away from
“General pushing strength is useful to all athletes who participate in contact sports such as boxing, football, rugby and wrestling.”
Opposite of to keep away from something
“I decided to confront my mother-in-law in an effort to overcome my pentheraphobia.”
Opposite of to consciously evade an encounter with someone
“I try to seek out Alexia whenever I need some insightful ideas on how to live my life.”
Opposite of to prevent oneself from
“I indulge myself once a month by eating ice-cream.”
Opposite of to procrastinate or be lazy, especially with work or responsibilities
Opposite of a cunning trick or dishonest act with the intent to deceive
Opposite of a plan or scheme to achieve a given effect or aim
Opposite of a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but possibly improper or immoral
Opposite of a profession or occupation
Opposite of an act that initiates or advances a process or plan
“They say the Council's inaction has resulted in a worsening of conditions.”
Opposite of the act or state of eschewing or avoiding something
Opposite of great skill in a particular field
“We thought he was skilled, but his incompetence would ultimately be too glaring to ignore.”
Opposite of a makeshift means of circumventing an obstacle or hindrance
Opposite of a hidden problem or disadvantage in an apparently ideal situation
“As we pushed ourselves to the limit, the trainer reiterated the old adage of no pain, no gain.”
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