eschew

It’s supposed to convey the idea that people are inconsistent in how they define terrorism and tend to eschew the word when the person or group in question is on their side.

Of all the female celebrities to eschew the feminist label, Susan Sarandon seemed a most unlikely candidate.

Stella McCartney has long been known to eschew animal-derived materials in her designs.

Like Americans did when they elected Barack Obama, we should eschew our old shibboleths and forge ahead on a revolutionary path.

You eschew ostentation when times are good, and you pay your fair share of the cost when times are bad.

Generally speaking, I eschew Super Bowl parties, and for two reasons.

These anchorites did not eschew social enjoyment, but held little love feasts.

Danger will I eschew and a pretty maid shall hold me no longer than it takes to give her a kiss in passing.

He laughed again to tears; but Mr. Green soberly resolved that he would eschew the capping talk of travel.

This I thee counsel eighthly: that thou guard thee against evil, and eschew deceit.

He must eschew all such vanities as white trousers and well-cut boots.