stave off, fend off, obviate, ward off, annul, keep off, avert, debar, deflect, keep from, more...

seek, embrace, confront, pursue, accept

sidestep, dodge, evade, fend off, shun, eschew, avert, more...

steer clear of,   not do,   don't use,   the question,   try not to,   keep at a distance,   stay out of,   steer away from,   to keep away,   to dodge