| quibble(escape, excuse, dodge, evasion, dodging) | |
| recession(noun, entertainment, relaxation, diversion, evasion) | |
| refrainment(noun, rejection, repudiation, renunciation, abstention) | |
| reserve | |
| runaround(break, delay, escape, freedom, departure) | |
| skip | |
| teetotalism(moderation, self-discipline, self-restraint, fasting, self-denial) | |
| AWOL(break, escape, freedom, departure, withdrawal) | |
| abandonment(retreat, rejection, withdrawal, repudiation, disappearance) | |
| abdication(break, escape, freedom, departure, withdrawal) | |
| absconding(retreat, withdrawal, abandonment, disappearance, betrayal) | |
| absention(noun, entertainment, relaxation, diversion, evasion) | |
| abstain | |
| abstainment | |
| anticipation(noun, stoppage, deterrence) | |
| apostasy(retreat, withdrawal, abandonment, disappearance, betrayal) | |
| assurance(noun, not risk) | |
| avoidances | |
| avoiding | |
| backsliding(retreat, withdrawal, abandonment, disappearance, betrayal) |
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