Definitions

1. verb

to deliberately avoid or stay away from something

“She eschewed the idea of traveling alone in a foreign country.”

2. verb

to refuse or reject something, especially an idea or a proposal

“He eschewed the offer to join the company board due to his busy schedule.”

3. noun

the act of deliberately avoiding something

“The company’s decision to eschew investing in renewable energy was widely criticized.”

4. verb

to abstain from or avoid something considered unnecessary, excessive, or unseemly

“The artist eschewed the use of bright colors in her paintings to convey a sense of melancholy.”