Voider: meaning, definitions and examples

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voider

 

[ ˈvɔɪdər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in gaming

A person who avoids confrontation or interaction with other players, often to the detriment of their team.

Synonyms

avoider, chicken, coward.

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Word Description / Examples
voider

This term is outdated and not commonly used in modern language to describe someone who avoids something.

  • Rarely seen in contemporary texts or conversation
avoider

Appropriate for describing someone who consistently evades situations or responsibilities.

  • She is an avoider when it comes to dealing with confrontations.
  • He's such an avoider; he never answers his phone when work calls.
coward

Strongly negative connotation, used to describe someone who lacks courage in the face of danger or difficulty. It is quite harsh.

  • He was called a coward for not standing up for his friend.
  • Running away from the fight made him look like a coward.
chicken

Informal and often used in a teasing manner or to call someone cowardly in a light-hearted context. Can be offensive if used seriously.

  • Don't be a chicken, just ask her out.
  • He was too chicken to go on the roller coaster.

Examples of usage

  • He's such a voider, always running away from battle.
  • The voider on our team cost us the game by not helping out.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A person who avoids responsibilities or tasks, procrastinating instead of taking action.

Synonyms

procrastinator, shirker, slacker.

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voider

Used to describe someone who tries to avoid responsibilities or tasks. This word isn't commonly used in everyday language.

  • He was known as a voider in the office, always finding ways to get out of extra work
procrastinator

Describes someone who habitually delays tasks or decisions. Often used in situations where the delay is due to indecision or distraction.

  • She's a procrastinator when it comes to studying, always waiting until the last minute to start
slacker

Indicates a person who avoids work or effort. This term often carries a negative connotation and is used informally.

  • During the project, John was labeled a slacker for not contributing his fair share
shirker

Refers to someone who avoids work or duty, often perceived negatively. Commonly used in contexts where someone isn't fulfilling their obligations.

  • He's seen as a shirker because he always skips out on his responsibilities

Examples of usage

  • Don't be a voider, take care of your responsibilities.
  • He's known as the office voider, always finding ways to avoid work.

Translations

Translations of the word "voider" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anulador

🇮🇳 रद्द करने वाला

🇩🇪 Nichterfüller

🇮🇩 penghapus

🇺🇦 анулювальник

🇵🇱 unieważniacz

🇯🇵 無効化するもの (むこうかするもの)

🇫🇷 invalidateur

🇪🇸 anulador

🇹🇷 geçersiz kılan

🇰🇷 무효화하는 것

🇸🇦 مُبْطِل

🇨🇿 anulátor

🇸🇰 anulátor

🇨🇳 作废者

🇸🇮 anulant

🇮🇸 ógildari

🇰🇿 жоюшы

🇬🇪 გაუქმებელი

🇦🇿 ləğv edən

🇲🇽 anulador

Etymology

The term 'voider' originated from the word 'void', meaning empty or without contents. Over time, it evolved to describe individuals who avoid situations or responsibilities, leaving a sense of emptiness or lack of contribution. The usage of 'voider' in gaming contexts became popular in online multiplayer games, referring to players who avoid engagement with opponents or objectives.

See also: avoid, devoid, voiding.