"To avoid attacks" means taking actions or measures to protect oneself or something from being harmed, damaged, or targeted by negative or harmful actions or intentions from others. Full definition
This allowed me to stay close while avoiding attacks. (twingalaxies.com)
Active self - defence has an enormous advantage in that the protection is provided by the person with the greatest interest in avoiding attack — the politician. (newscientist.com)
I like to avoid attacks rather than time a block well. (mygameslounge.com)