Synonyms for Gives wide berth:
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v.
• shun
- bilk
, - cold-shoulder
, - cut
, - decline
, - despise
, - disdain
, - dodge
, - double
, - duck
, - elude
, - escape
, - eschew
, - evade
, - get around
, - give a wide berth
, - give the runaround
, - have no part of
, - have nothing to do with
, - hide out
, - keep away from
, - keep clear of
, - neglect
, - palm off
, - pass up
, - refuse
, - reject
, - scorn
, - shake
, - shake off
, - shy
, - snub
, - stall
, - stand aloof from
, - stay shy of
, - steer clear of
, - turn back on
.
What are the hypernyms for Gives wide berth?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for gives wide berth?
Antonyms for "gives wide berth" include approaching, encroaching, confronting, and challenging. Approaching means to come near to someone or something. Encroaching refers to trespassing or intruding upon a boundary or space. Confronting is to stand up to a person or situation directly without avoiding it or backing down. Challenging means to directly challenge someone or something, or to present a challenge or obstacle. These antonyms are the opposite of giving wide berth to someone or something, which means to deliberately stay away from or steer clear of it to avoid confrontation or conflict.
What are the antonyms for Gives wide berth?
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