avoidance

kaçınma, sakınma

the act of keeping away from or not doing something; the practice of deliberately staying clear of a person, place, or situation

He tried to hide his avoidance of the difficult question during the interview.

• The study examined avoidance of unhealthy foods among college students.
• Her avoidance of eye contact made the conversation feel uncomfortable.
• Avoidance of the problem only delayed the inevitable resolution for the department.
• In cognitive therapy, avoidance is addressed to help patients confront their anxieties.

• avoidance behavior · kaçınma davranışı The therapist noted the patient's avoidance behavior during the session.
• avoidance of responsibility · sorumluluktan kaçınma His avoidance of responsibility caused tension within the team.
• avoidance of sth She showed an avoidance of conflict in all her meetings.
• tax avoidance Tax avoidance is legal but controversial.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey