Eschew derives from the Anglo-French verb eschiver and is akin to the Old High German verb sciuhen ("to frighten off"), an ancestor of our word shy.

If you eschew something, you deliberately avoid it. If you live the bohemian life in the city, then most likely you eschew the suburbs.

1. transitive. To avoid, shun. 1.a. c1440–1671 † To avoid, keep clear of, escape (a danger or inconvenience). Rarely with clause as object.

6 дней назад · to avoid something intentionally, or to give something up: We won't have discussions with this group unless they eschew violence.

verb If you eschew something, you deliberately avoid doing it or becoming involved in it. [formal] Although he appeared to enjoy a jet-setting life, he ...

part of speech: · transitive verb ; inflections: eschews, eschewing, eschewed ; definition: to avoid or forgo; shun. A dieter usually eschews fattening foods.

It is also recorded as a verb from the Middle English period (1150—1500). eschew is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French eschieu. See etymology ...

4 дня назад · Synonym Chooser. How does the verb eschew contrast with its synonyms? Some common synonyms of eschew are avoid, elude, escape, evade, and shun.

eschew /ɪsˈtʃuː/ vb. (transitive) to keep clear of or abstain from (something disliked, injurious, etc); shun; avoid. Etymology: 14th Century: from Old ...