Synonyms of eschewed

eschewed

verb

past tense of eschew

as in avoided

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 & Similar Words

• avoided
• evaded
• escaped
• shunned
• eluded
• shook
• dodged
• prevented
• eliminated
• shirked
• deflected
• ducked
• shuffled (out of)
• kept clear of
• finessed
• excluded
• scaped
• precluded
• fought shy of
• steered clear of
• circumvented
• obviated
• missed
• stayed clear of
• got around
• averted
• thwarted
• weaseled (out of)
• diverted
• excepted
• debarred
• parried
• bypassed
• banned
• ruled out
• warded (off)
• outwitted
• barred
• foiled
• outsmarted
• frustrated
• overreached
• skirted
• outfoxed
• foxed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accepted
• sought
• pursued
• embraced
• welcomed
• courted
• caught
• incurred
• contracted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eschewed

Pope Francis had eschewed the Castel Gandolfo getaway during his 12-year pontificate and had turned the Apostolic Palace on the main piazza into a public museum. — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Orton, who began as a folk/trip-hop musician 30 years ago on debut record Trailer Park, has held onto the melancholia of her early music, but largely eschewed the electronic dance beats that defined her work. — David Harris, SPIN, 29 June 2026

His writing frequently eschewed basic grammar and punctuation. — Graham Kates, CBS News, 26 June 2026

Over the course of more than four decades, Spencer has largely eschewed political songwriting. — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

However, as their profile rose, Wilson retreated ever further into the studio and eschewed the limelight that came with touring and interviews. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 22 June 2026

In his mid-fifties, Damon eschewed gluten and did many pullups. — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026

When his father took him to the toy store, little Jonah eschewed trucks and toy weapons in favor of a ball. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026

The original lineups were both very large (11 people in EWF, nine in Chicago), and both groups eschewed the trends of the day by incorporating a horn section. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026