• Abstains from
• Bypasses
• Dodges
• Doesn't go into
• Doesn't pursue
• Ducks
• Escapes
• Eschews
• Gets around
• Gives a wide berth to
• Isn't hit by
• Keeps away from
• Lets well enough alone
• Shuns
• Sidesteps
• Skirts
• Stays away from
• Steers clear of
• Takes a detour
• Tries not to meet