Synonyms of avoidance
8 similar words
Another word for avoidance is shunning. Other synonyms of avoidance are blacklisting, blackballing, ostracism and petalism.
Synonyms and similar words for avoidance
nounThe act of avoiding or shunning; keeping clear of.
- discommendationBlame; censure; reproach; shunning.
- shunningThe act by which something is shunned; avoidance.
- silent treatmentA form of communication refusal where one person deliberately ignores or withholds interaction from another, often in...
- blackballingAn instance, or action, of a person being blackballed.
- blacklistingThe act of placing onto a blacklist.
- ostracismTemporary exclusion from a community or society.
- ostracization
- petalismA form of ostracism among the ancient Syracusans by which they temporarily banished a citizen suspected of having...
Meaning of avoidance
- noun The act of avoiding or shunning; keeping clear of.
- noun The act of annulling; annulment.
- noun The act of becoming vacant, or the state of being vacant, specifically used for the state of a benefice becoming void by the death, deprivation, or resignation of the incumbent.
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Questions about synonyms of avoidance
- What is another word for avoidance?
- Avoidance has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as shunning, blacklisting, blackballing, ostracism and petalism.
- What does avoidance mean?
- Avoidance means the act of avoiding or shunning; keeping clear of.
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