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eschew

[ es-choo ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to abstain or keep away from; shun; avoid:

    to eschew evil.

    Synonyms: forgo, boycott, circumvent



eschew

/ ɪsˈtʃuː /

verb

  1. tr to keep clear of or abstain from (something disliked, injurious, etc); shun; avoid
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • esˈchewal, noun
  • esˈchewer, noun
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Other Words From

  • es·chewal noun
  • es·chewer noun
  • unes·chewed adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of eschew1

1300–50; Middle English eschewen < Old French eschiver, eschever < Germanic; compare Old High German sciuhen, German scheuchen, shy 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of eschew1

C14: from Old French eschiver, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German skiuhan to frighten away; see shy 1, skew
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Example Sentences

Other brands are eschewing the traditional “sexiness” associated with the holiday.

From Digiday

They’re technology laggards in several ways, from keeping HR and finance data in separate silos to eschewing connected enterprise systems in favor of spreadsheets.

And, yes, eschewing sidearms for a strap makes them hard to crush.

Because the screen doesn’t need to fold, it seems like it will be able to eschew the creasing problem and some of the hinge issues associated with the folding phones currently on the market.

It’s supposed to convey the idea that people are inconsistent in how they define terrorism and tend to eschew the word when the person or group in question is on their side.

From Vox

Of all the female celebrities to eschew the feminist label, Susan Sarandon seemed a most unlikely candidate.

Stella McCartney has long been known to eschew animal-derived materials in her designs.

Like Americans did when they elected Barack Obama, we should eschew our old shibboleths and forge ahead on a revolutionary path.

You eschew ostentation when times are good, and you pay your fair share of the cost when times are bad.

Generally speaking, I eschew Super Bowl parties, and for two reasons.

These anchorites did not eschew social enjoyment, but held little love feasts.

Danger will I eschew and a pretty maid shall hold me no longer than it takes to give her a kiss in passing.

He laughed again to tears; but Mr. Green soberly resolved that he would eschew the capping talk of travel.

This I thee counsel eighthly: that thou guard thee against evil, and eschew deceit.

He must eschew all such vanities as white trousers and well-cut boots.

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