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

Other Word Forms

• eschewal noun
• eschewer noun
• uneschewed adjective

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

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

Example Sentences

In keeping with Walker-Silverman’s naturalistic approach, “Rebuilding” eschews a conventional plot, instead observing Dusty’s negotiation of an outside world he’s tried to avoid.

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Critics have said voting recommendations from ISS and Glass Lewis often carry the day, forcing boards to follow pay and governance practices they might otherwise eschew.

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The money investors added to “short- and intermediate-term government bond ETFs indicates that investors are eschewing longer-term tenors in favor of the belly of the curve,” wrote Bartolini.

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Berkshire Hathaway eschewed stock buybacks once again in the third quarter, while growing its cash pile further and driving improvements to its insurance business.

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Berkshire Hathaway eschewed stock buybacks once again in the third quarter, while growing its cash pile further and driving improvements to its insurance business.

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Related Words

• abandon 
• avoid 
• forgo 
• forswear 
• renounce 
• shun 
• shy away from 
• swear off