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

Soak-the-rich policies can only work if there are no escape routes left open with names like Texas and Florida.

— Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
If the atom was originally in its lowest possible energy state, the new arrival immediately defines a new set of energy levels, like a fire-escape ladder that suddenly descends.

— George Musser, Quanta Magazine, 2 Nov. 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

Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation by Brazil's Supreme Court, accused of corruption, money laundering and tax evasion.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
Both companies, along with seven individuals, were criminally charged in June on 25 counts, including manslaughter, money laundering and tax evasion.

— Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of evasion

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