2
counterattack(noun, reaction, repercussion)
2
creep
2
deflect(verb, reject, escape, dodge, evade)
2
delay(noun, verb, restraint, retreat, hesitate)
2
delicacy
2
depart(verb, move, go, change, remove)
2
desist(verb, reject, escape, dodge, hesitate)
2
distaste(noun, dislike, unpleasant, disgusting, disgust)
2
ditch(verb, reject, escape, dodge, evade)
2
divert(verb, reject, escape, dodge, evade)
2
double back(expression, move, change, turn, push)
2
eschew(verb, start, escape, dodge, evade)
2
evasion(restraint, entertainment, relaxation, diversion, prevention)
2
exchange
2
fake out(expression, escape, dodge, evade, shun)
2
fend off(expression, escape, dodge, evade, shun)
2
fight shy of(expression, idiom)
2
flee(verb, go, start, withdraw, leave)
2
flex(verb, thrust, writhe)
2
flush
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