ESCHEWAL Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

eschewal

noun

Definition of eschewal

as in escape

the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable a candidate who is to be admired for her eschewal of pat answers and quick fixes

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Noun

Lisa lets a dolphin named Snorky escape from Marine World after seeing his trainers taunt him for the amusement of slack-jawed yokels.

— Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
Southwest Airlines will add 11 new nonstop international routes to its schedule beginning in November, giving travelers more options for their next tropical escape.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of escape

Noun

Yorkshiremen have no truck with half-truths or avoidance of big issues.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Despite a tax-avoidance scandal with the IRS in 1996 involving the Florida and California castles, the Medieval Times brand grew, establishing 10 castles across North America by 2019.

— Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of avoidance

Noun

Chiu was convicted of murder, second-degree robbery, assault with a firearm and reckless evasion of police.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The Department of Justice (DOJ) maintains that the restriction is a legitimate tool for preventing tax evasion and protecting federal revenue.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of evasion

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