avoidance
intermediateB2/əˈvɔɪdəns/ · a-void-ance
The act or practice of keeping away from or not engaging with something.
Meanings
The act or practice of keeping away from or not engaging with something.
کسی چیز سے دور رہنے یا اس سے منسلک نہ ہونے کا عمل یا عادت۔
پرہیز
parhaiz
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- avoidance behavior
- avoidance strategy
- emotional avoidance
Example Sentences
Her avoidance of difficult conversations made their relationship suffer.
اس کا مشکل گفتگو سے پرہیز کرنا ان کے تعلق کو نقصان پہنچا دیتا ہے۔
Us ka mushkil guftagu se parhaiz karna un ke talluq ko nuqsan pohanchata hai.
Avoidance of conflict is not always a good strategy in management.
تنازعے سے پرہیز ہمیشہ انتظام میں ایک اچھا طریقہ نہیں ہوتا۔
Tnaza se parhaiz hamesha intezaam mein aik acha tareeqa nahi hota.
His avoidance of social gatherings is due to his anxiety.
مسمی کی سماجی اجتماعات سے پرہیز اس کی بے چینی کی وجہ ہے۔
Masoom ki samaji ijtima'at se parhaiz is ki bechaini ki wajah hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Avoid a voice that tells you to engage in bad behavior.
Picture someone steering clear of a busy road.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دور رہیں اس کے، جو آپ کو نہ چاہے
Door rahein us ke, jo aap ko na chahe
Stay away from what doesn't desire you.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
صحیح دوست کبھی دور نہیں ہوتے
Sahi dost kabhi door nahi hotay
A true friend is never far away.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "av oidens" — to flee or escape
First known use: 19th century
The word evolved from the Latin 'avitare' which means 'to shun'. Its use in English began in the early 19th century.