Scrabble & Words with friends points
- avoid is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
- avoid is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
- avoid is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10
Definition of avoid
- prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening (verb)
Examples
- Let's avoid a confrontation
Synonyms
- avert
- debar
- deflect
- fend off
- forefend
- forfend
- head off
- obviate
- stave off
- ward off
- declare invalid (verb)
Synonyms
- annul
- invalidate
- nullify
- quash
- void
- refrain from certain foods or beverages (verb)
Examples
- During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day
Synonyms
- keep off
- refrain from doing something (verb)
Examples
- He should avoid publishing his wife's memories
- stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something (verb)
Examples
- Her former friends now avoid her
See definition of avoid in Merriam Webster