This is the 10110th most frequent Japanese word.
避ける
"避ける" means "to avoid" or "to evade."
避ける is used here to indicate an attempt to bypass or evade a duty or obligation.
彼は責任を避けようとしている。
He is trying to avoid responsibility.
避ける here is used in the context of actively avoiding an undesirable situation, such as traffic.
彼は渋滞を避けるために早く家を出た。
He left home early to avoid traffic.
避ける here is used to describe avoiding attention or a direct environment by choosing an alternative action.