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verb (used with object)
to abstain or keep away from; shun; avoid: to eschew evil.
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English eschewen < Old French eschiver, eschever < Germanic; compare Old High German sciuhen, German scheuchen, shy2
1300–50; Middle English eschewen < Old French eschiver, eschever < Germanic; compare Old High German sciuhen, German scheuchen, shy2
Related forms
es·chew·al, noun
es·chew·er, noun
un·es·chewed, adjective
Synonyms
circumvent, boycott; forgo.
circumvent, boycott; forgo.
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Eschewer
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