eschew
verb | /eschew/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM
to avoid something, especially for moral or practical reasons
eschew
verb | /eschew/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMto avoid something, especially for moral or practical reasons
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Synonyms
shunavoidabstain fromrefrain fromrenounce
Antonyms
embraceacceptindulge in
Examples
"She chose to eschew alcohol during training."
"Journalists often eschew unverified sources."
Mnemonic Trick
ESCHEW → ESCAPE + SHUN: escape and shun — avoid deliberately.
Etymology
From Old French eschever “to avoid.”
Used for deliberately avoiding something, often on principle.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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