Eschewing: meaning, definitions and examples
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eschewing
[ ษชsหtสuหษชล ]
avoiding
Refusing to accept or use something, especially because you feel it is wrong or not good enough. It is a deliberate choice to avoid or abstain from something.
Synonyms
abstain from, avoid, reject, shun.
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Word | Description / Examples |
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eschewing |
Used when deliberately and highly consciously avoiding something, often considered harmful or unwise.
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avoid |
Generally used to describe a broad action of keeping away from something undesirable or uncomfortable.
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abstain from |
Commonly used in the context of refraining from activities or substances, especially those that one might otherwise partake in, often for health, religious, or moral reasons.
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shun |
Often has a negative connotation and implies deliberately ignoring or ostracizing someone or something, usually due to disapproval or social judgement.
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reject |
Used when actively stating or showing that something is not accepted, often with a strong sense of non-acceptance or refusal.
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Examples of usage
- He eschewed luxury and lived a simple life.
- She eschewed the traditional path and decided to pursue her own dreams.
- They eschewed the use of plastic in order to reduce their environmental impact.
Translations
Translations of the word "eschewing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น evitar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเฅเคฏเคพเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช vermeiden
๐ฎ๐ฉ menghindari
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฝะธะบะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ unikaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฟใใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉviter
๐ช๐ธ evitar
๐น๐ท kaรงฤฑnmak
๐ฐ๐ท ํผํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฌูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ vyhรฝbat se
๐ธ๐ฐ vyhรฝbaลฅ sa
๐จ๐ณ ้ฟๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ izogibati se
๐ฎ๐ธ forรฐast
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะปะฐา ะฑะพะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แแชแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ uzaq durmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ evitar
Etymology
The word 'eschewing' originated from Middle English 'eschewen', from Old French 'eschiver', based on Latin 'ex' (meaning 'away') and 'cavere' (meaning 'beware'). The concept of avoiding or abstaining has been present in various cultures and languages throughout history, with different expressions and nuances.
See also: eschew.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,913, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29915 cephalopods
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