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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    avoided shunned rejected refused declined spurned repudiated renounced abstained refrained forbore forsaken deserted abandoned dismissed repelled rebuffed snubbed cold-shouldered distanced detached separated disconnected severed terminated ended halted stopped ceased desisted relinquished surrendered waived forswore abjured

    Meaning of Eschewed

    The primary meaning of the word "Eschewed" is to deliberately avoid or shun something.

    Definitions

    • Deliberately avoid using or doing something, especially because you think it is not good or not suitable
    • To reject or shun something, often because it is considered undesirable or unwise

    Etymology of Eschewed

    The word "Eschewed" comes from the Old French word "eschiver", which is derived from the Latin words "ex" (meaning "out" or "away from") and "vitare" (meaning "to avoid")
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of avoiding or shunning something, often due to moral or ethical concerns

    Example Uses

    • The company eschewed traditional marketing methods in favor of social media advertising
    • She eschewed the idea of moving to the city, preferring the peace and quiet of the countryside
    • He eschewed the use of plastic bags, opting instead for reusable cloth bags

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    accepted embraced adopted welcomed accepted entertained tolerated permitted allowed enabled facilitated encouraged promoted supported endorsed approved sanctioned ratified confirmed validated authorized

    Related Nouns

    abstinence avoidance rejection refusal denial repudiation renunciation abstention forbearance relinquishment surrender waiver rejection repulsion distaste aversion dislike disapproval disfavor disaffection

    Related Verbs

    avoid shun reject refuse decline spurn repudiate renounce abstain refrain forbear forsake desert abandon dismiss repel rebuff snub cold-shoulder distance detach separate disconnect sever terminate end halt stop cease desist relinquish surrender waive

    Related Adjectives

    avoidant rejectionist refractory forbearing abstemious self-denying ascetic austere Spartan severe strict rigid uncompromising unyielding inflexible intractable uncooperative unwilling reluctant disinclined averse loath disinclined unwilling hesitant ambivalent uncertain equivocal