Verbs of Mental Processes - Verbs for Evasion and Prevention
Here you will learn some English verbs referring to evasion and prevention such as "avert", "restrain", and "deter".
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to thwart
to intentionally prevent someone or something from accomplishing a purpose or plan
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Sign into evade
to deliberately avoid facing or fulfilling something difficult, unpleasant, or obligatory
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Sign into circumvent
to evade an obligation, question, or problem by means of excuses or dishonesty
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Sign into sidestep
to avoid or bypass a problem, question, or responsibility by addressing it indirectly or by taking a different approach
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Sign into skirt
to avoid or ignore doing something that one finds to be difficult or controversial
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Sign into shirk
to avoid or neglect one's responsibilities, often by finding ways to escape from them
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