Eschew
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Eschew [es-choo]

VERB

VERB

  • To abstain or keep away.

  • To avoid habitually, especially on moral grounds.

Example

"Politicians are very smart in eschewing morality."

"He appealed to everyone to eschew violence."

Synonyms

Abandon, Avoid, Forgo, Forswear, Renounce, Shun, Shy Away From, Avoid, Duck, Elude

Antonyms

Face, Keep, Embrace, Meet