1. to deliberately avoid or stay away from something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The health-conscious family decided to eschew processed foods.
• Many young people eschew traditional career paths in favor of entrepreneurship.
• The politician tried to eschew controversy during the campaign.
• She chose to eschew social media to focus on her studies.
• The company eschews flashy advertising in favor of word-of-mouth marketing.
• He eschewed luxury items and lived a simple lifestyle.