The experience was so bad that she stayed away from men for two years.
Synonyms and examplesavoidHave you been trying to avoid me?
steer clear ofI suggest steering clear of yellow snow.
keep/stay clear ofKeep clear of her - she’s got flu.
shunThe best companies are run by people who shun the limelight.
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See alsoevadeformal
dodge
run away from
shrink from
sidestep
shirkdisapproving
skipinformal
miss
get out of
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If youavoid someone or something, you stay away from them. If youavoid doing something, you prevent it from happening, or you don't allow yourself to do it.