| bypass(noun, seek) | |
| chastity(self-discipline, self-restraint, self-denial) | |
| continence(abstinence, renouncement, self-discipline, self-restraint, self-denial) | |
| declination | |
| departure(noun, break, retreat, freedom, withdrawal) | |
| desertion(noun, break, escape, freedom, departure) | |
| disdain | |
| duck | |
| eluding | |
| escapism(noun, entertainment, relaxation, diversion, evasion) | |
| extinguishment(noun, law, continue) | |
| halt(noun, anticipation, stoppage, deterrence) | |
| inaction(noun, not risk) | |
| invalidation(noun, law, continue) | |
| negation(noun, law, continue) | |
| nonparticipation(noun, entertainment, relaxation, diversion, evasion) | |
| nullification(noun, law, continue) | |
| obviation(noun, halt, prevention) | |
| plan(noun, not risk) | |
| preclusion(noun, halt, anticipation, stoppage, prevention) |
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