Eschew

/ɪsˈtʃuː/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To deliberately avoid using, abstaining from, or shunning something.

He decided to eschew caffeine for a healthier lifestyle.

To avoid or keep away from something that is considered undesirable.

She has chosen to eschew the drama and focus on her work.

To abstain from or keep away from something by choice.

The author eschews conventional narrative styles in favor of experimental techniques.

To avoid or refrain from something intentionally.

They eschew meat for ethical reasons.

From Old French 'eschiver' and Latin 'excadere', meaning to 'flee from'.

eschew the limelight

To avoid public attention or notoriety.

eschew violence

To intentionally stay away from violent actions.

eschew temptation

To resist giving in to urges or desires.

abstain

To choose not to do something.

shun

To avoid someone or something deliberately.

avoid

To keep away from or not engage with.