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eschew

/ɛˈʃuː/ verb · British & US
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What does eschew mean?

verb

to deliberately avoid or refuse to do something, especially because it is considered unpleasant or unseemly.

Example

"She eschewed the idea of going to the party, preferring to stay home and read a book."

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