Definitions for: Eschew


[v] avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of



Webster (1913) Definition: Es*chew" (es*ch[udd]"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Eshewed
(-ch[udd]"d); p. pr. & vb. n. Eshewing.] [OF. eschever,
eschiver, eskiver, F. esquiver, fr. OHG. sciuhen, G. scheuen;
akin to E. sky. See Shy, a.]
1. To shun; to avoid, as something wrong, or from a feeling
of distaste; to keep one's self clear of.

They must not only eschew evil, but do good. --Bp.
Beveridge.

2. To escape from; to avoid. [Obs.]

He who obeys, destruction shall eschew. --Sandys.

Synonyms: shun

See Also: avoid

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