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verb
To avoid or not go anywhere near someone or something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, informal
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
stay clear of, avoid
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: stand back, keep one's eyes off, keep one's distance, keep one's hands off
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: be
History
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Across languages
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