verb
eschew
is-CHOO/ɪsˈtʃuː/
To deliberately avoid or abstain from something.
The woman eschews wine, refusing the offered glass while holding her water.
Etymology
Eschiver already meant “shun” or “avoid.” Its kinship with shy connects deliberate abstention with the broader idea of shrinking away from something.
In context
They're not going to eschew those who want to help them, but there's a deep suspicion they also hold for these humanitarian narratives.
More examples
- The guide eschews technical jargon in favor of plain language.
- He has eschewed alcohol since starting his new medication.
- Eschewing shortcuts, the carpenter sands every piece by hand.
Forms
eschew · eschews · eschewed · eschewing