avoid

How many syllables in avoid?

There are 2 syllables in the word avoid.

How to pronounce avoid:

Definition of avoid:

avoid:: The past tense of Avoid is avoided.

Synonyms for avoid:

avert

circumvent

defend against

deflect

dodge

eliminate

elude

escape

eschew

evade

foil

forestall

frustrate

hamper

head off

hinder

impede

inhibit

intercept

obstruct

prevent

scape

shake

shun

stave off

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Antonyms for avoid:

affront

be confronted by

be ready

brave

brazen out

confront

cope with

deal with

encounter

experience

face

front

go one-on-one

go up against

handle

make a stand against

ready

seek out

square off against

stand up to

stomach

submit to

take on

tolerate

withstand

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