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eschew

[ es-choo ]

verb (used with object)

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

    to eschew evil.

    Synonyms: , ,



eschew

/ ɪˈʃː /

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

  • ˈɲ, noun
  • ˈɱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·a noun
  • ·İ noun
  • ܲe·ɱ adjective
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51Թ 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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51Թ 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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The "real men eschew comfort" mentality is quite convenient right now.

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Originally conceived of by Leanhardt while working in the Yankees’ front office, the bowling-pin-shaped torpedo model eschews the typical characteristics of traditional bat designs.

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But Sheinbaum, who has championed a “cool headed” response to Trump’s provocations — and eschewed an “eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth” approach — refrained from imposing any additional duties on U.S. imports.

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A devout Christian Scientist who eschewed traditional medical treatment, Kilmer died Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to the New York Times.

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With "Yoko," Sheff eschews “filtered idealization” in favor of crafting Ono’s biography with all of the artist’s foibles and failures in candid relief.

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