Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

evitation

noun
ˌev-ə-ˈtā-shən
Definition
The act of evading or avoiding something.
Examples
  • His evitation of the topic during the meeting raised suspicions.
  • She was accused of evitation when she failed to address the issue at hand.
  • Despite his evitation, the problem remained unresolved.
Meaning
Evitation refers to the deliberate avoidance of a certain situation, task, or obligation.
Synonyms
  • avoidance
  • evasion
  • elusion