Eschew

Definition of Eschew

Es`chew´
v. t.1.To shun; to avoid, as something wrong, or from a feeling of distaste; to keep one's self clear of.
[imp. & p. p. Eshewed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Eshewing.]
They must not only eschew evil, but do good.
- Bp. Beveridge.
2.To escape from; to avoid.
He who obeys, destruction shall eschew.
- Sandys.

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abstain, abstain from, avoid, bilk, do without, double, duck, elude, evade, forbear, forgo, hold aloof from, hold back, keep from, let alone, let go by, never touch, not touch, pass up, refrain, refrain from, sacrifice, shun, shy, spare, stand aloof from, steer clear of, withhold
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