Opposite of to avoid dealing with or discussing (something problematic or disagreeable)
Opposite of to avoid or circumvent (a rule, obstacle or problem)
Opposite of to avoid (something undesirable) by luck or skill
“Blok was forced not only to confront his own mortality now that his father had recently died but also his growing anachronism as a poet.”
Opposite of to leave, exit, or become free of
Opposite of to get away from something, especially with cunning or skill
Opposite of to escape or avoid narrowly
“We will get stuck amongst the dense crowd of people when it starts to get busy.”
Opposite of to keep away from something
“I decided to confront my mother-in-law in an effort to overcome my pentheraphobia.”
Opposite of to cause (someone) to be unable to pursue one any longer
“Justin Bieber jumped into his limousine but the engine failed and he now had to face his horde of screaming fans.”
Opposite of to avoid or steer clear of something
Opposite of to succeed in avoiding or eluding someone or something dangerous or unpleasant
“People with diabetes are two times more likely to suffer a heart attack than those without it.”
Opposite of to get out of the way of
“The puppy dog would run into me while chasing down a ball at full speed.”
(of an action or event) Opposite of to prevent from happening
“Despite the best efforts of the protestors, the politicians would expedite the ratification of the new law.”
Opposite of to prevent oneself from
“I indulge myself once a month by eating ice-cream.”
Opposite of a makeshift means of circumventing an obstacle or hindrance
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