eschew | Definition of eschew

Synonyms and Antonyms of eschew

to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery

the minister eschews involvement in local politics, since he doesn't want to diminish his moral authority in the community

Synonyms of eschew

avoid, dodge, duck, elude, escape, evade, finesse, get around, scape, shake, shirk, shuffle (out of), shun, weasel (out of)

Words Related to eschew

avert, deflect, divert, obviate, parry, prevent, ward (off)

ban, bar, debar, eliminate, except, exclude, preclude, rule out

bypass, circumvent, skirt

foil, fox, frustrate, outfox, outsmart, outwit, overreach, thwart

Phrases Synonymous with eschew

fight shy of, keep clear of, stay clear of, steer clear of

Near Antonyms of eschew

accept, court, embrace, pursue, seek, welcome

catch, contract, incur