Opposite of to refuse any association or allegiance to someone or something
Opposite of to take a risk or chance on
“We decided to forego that rickety ride, fearful that it might break down.”
(euphemistic) Opposite of to have physical or intimate relations with someone
“Our feelings have faded, we are further apart than ever and we avoid each other regularly.”
Opposite of to be a regular patron or visitor of
“They then to avoid noisy places and spend their days soaking in stale water.”
Opposite of to make a brief, usually social, visit
“Can we avoid Aunt May's? Her house gives me the heebie-jeebies!”
Opposite of to direct one's gaze
“Trying to remain inconspicuous, she would avert any passersby as she walked through the city.”
Opposite of to physically go along with
“My pet dog was strange in that he preferred to stay indoors and would always avoid me whenever I wanted to go for a walk outside.”
Opposite of to be living a particular way of life
“I shun the hectic life which is why I moved to the country.”
Opposite of to attempt something despite the danger it may pose
“He feared that the passage through the infamous Strait of Le Maire would be too dangerous, and decided to avoid it by sailing east of Staten Land.”
Opposite of to associate or keep company with
“They would turn up their noses and shun the dregs of society.”
(usually in the negative) Opposite of to eat or drink
“Leo tends to avoid greens like it is the plague!”
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