eschew
verb (used with object)
to abstain or keep away from; shun; avoid.
eschewal
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a word derived from
eschew.
Example Sentences
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They drew more than their share of detractors, who complained about their eschewal of chemistry and aesthetically unappealing style of play—dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble out the shot clock and then a 3.
From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2020
While “The Harder They Come” had a trim and nearly relentless story, this movie’s eschewal of narrative momentum can hardly be understated.
From New York Times ● Aug. 22, 2019
“It was an astonishing failure of leadership and eschewal of responsibility, especially if Lynch really thought what Comey did was wrong.”
From Washington Post ● Dec. 21, 2016
But they also closely paralleled Pope Francis’ broad efforts to refocus the Church on the fight against poverty and eschewal of vast personal wealth.
From US News ● Apr. 15, 2016
But with her there was a certain definite thing to be done towards such eschewal.
From Can You Forgive Her? by Anthony Trollope
