eschew

US /esˈtʃuː/
UK /esˈtʃuː/
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1.

deliberately avoid using; abstain from

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He decided to eschew all forms of meat and become a vegetarian.
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The politician tried to eschew controversy during his campaign.
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abstain fromrefrain fromforgoshunsteer clear of
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embraceseekpursuewelcomeaccept