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Define Eschew Meaning

Eschew
To avoid, dodge, evade.

Peter eschewed the sting of Lois' bitter retort.
By Sibley
Eschew
The sound that accompanies an unexpected sneeze.

Benjie startled the dog with a sudden eschew.
By Alfie
Eschew Obfuscation, Espouse Elucidation
An ironic statement that means avoid ambiguity and adopt clarity. It's ironic because it is hypocritical.

Instead of saying eschew obfuscation, espouse elucidation, Mary just told us to avoid confusion and be clear.
By Nanete
Eschewing Gum
Spongy sticky stuff that you munch ad nauseam in order to help you avoid some unwise habit or procedure. Nicorette comes to mind as an example.

Violette Beauregard had a gum-chewing obsession; I suppose that there is a special gum to help someone with that addiction, but what good would chewing gum-eschewing gum do to sure your gum-chewing addition if it means that you're still chewing gum???
By Mabel