Eschew /(?)/

Es·chew

Eschew

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Eshewed; p. pr. & vb. n. Eshewing

  1. To shun; to avoid, as something wrong, or from a feeling of distaste; to keep one's self clear of.
    They must not only eschew evil, but do good.
    — Bp. Beveridge.
  2. To escape from; to avoid. [Obs.]
    He who obeys, destruction shall eschew.