96 entries under avoid topic. ×

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fudge(decline, deceive, hide, escape)
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give the runaround(expression, idiom, hide, escape)
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head off(verb, expression, stop, restrain, halt)
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hide(verb, deceive, escape, conceal)
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interdict(verb, stop, restrain, halt, block)
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keep distance(verb, expression, decline, deceive)
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keep lid on(verb, expression, idiom, stop, restrain)
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lay low(verb, expression, decline, deceive)
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lead on a merry chase(verb, expression, idiom, decline)
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lie(verb, decline, deceive, hide)
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limit(verb, stop, restrain, halt, block)
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nip in the bud(verb, expression, idiom, stop, restrain)
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obviate(verb, stop, restrain, halt, block)
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parry(verb, decline, deceive, hide)
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pass up(verb, expression, decline, reject, refuse)
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pretend(verb, decline, deceive, hide)
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prevaricate(verb, decline, deceive, hide)
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pussyfoot(hide, escape, pause, conceal)
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put a stop to(verb, expression, idiom, stop, ruin)
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put an end to(verb, expression, idiom, stop, restrain)
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