Verbs of Mental Processes - Verbs for Evasion and Prevention

to not let someone do something

to stop or prevent something from happening

to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

to stop something from happening

to intentionally prevent someone or something from accomplishing a purpose or plan

to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts

to hold back the expression of emotions

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

to deliberately avoid facing or fulfilling something difficult, unpleasant, or obligatory

to deliberately avoid, ignore, or keep away from someone or something

to intentionally avoid an issue or responsibility

to evade an obligation, question, or problem by means of excuses or dishonesty

to cleverly avoid or escape from someone or something

to physically remove something by shaking

to avoid or bypass a problem, question, or responsibility by addressing it indirectly or by taking a different approach

to avoid a thing or doing something on purpose

to avoid or ignore doing something that one finds to be difficult or controversial

to avoid or neglect one's responsibilities, often by finding ways to escape from them