Meaning & use
eschew
To deliberately avoid or keep away from something, especially on moral, practical, or stylistic grounds.
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The monastery's residents eschew luxury and live simply on what they grow themselves.
The new manager eschewed jargon and explained the changes in plain language.
A note on using this word
Eschew is formal and always implies a deliberate, principled choice to stay away from something, not mere accidental avoidance.
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