To stay out of the way of (something harmful).
To try not to do something or to have something happen
to keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from
To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun
To make void, to annul; to refute (especially a contract).
To defeat or evade; to invalidate.
To not do something out of fear; chicken out.
To back out of an agreement for any reason.
To complain.
To yell at; reprimand; chew out.