Avoid
Avoid (verb) /əˈvɔɪd/
to keep away from somebody or something – manage to stop doing something, keep away, prevent, stay away from, steer clear, dodge, evade, escape
You should really avoid smoking after your open heart surgery.
Antonyms: face, promote
Noun: avoidance
Noun: avoider
Adjective: avoidable
Adverb: avoidably
