Circumlocute [verb]

Definition of Circumlocute:

refrain or stay away from; prevent

Synonyms of Circumlocute:

● Dodge

● Avert

● Sidestep

● Evade

● Fend off

● Bypass

● Escape

● Shun

● Shy

● Jump

● Abstain

● Hide

● Shake

● Circumvent

● Divert

● Eschew

● Deflect

● Obviate

● Elude

● Desist

● Recoil

● Withdraw

● Duck

● Flee

● Shirk

● Ditch

● Skirt

● Skip

● Weave

● Shake off

● Ward off

● Fake out

● Give the slip

● Hold off

● Keep clear

● Lay low

● Run for cover

● Shake and bake

● Shrink from

● Shuffle off

● Skip out on

● Skip town

● Stay away

● Stay out

● Steer clear of

● Step aside

● Turn aside


Opposite/Antonyms of Circumlocute:

● Want

● Seek

● Take on

● Stay

● Help

● Allow

● Meet

● Face

● Permit


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