eschewing

Meanings

• Verb

  Refusing to acknowledge, accept, or recognize something, especially a right or claim.

  - "He eschewed the offer to join the committee."
  - "She eschewed the use of technology in her classroom."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with eschewing
rehearsing , persisting , nursing

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Variants

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eschew , eschewal , eschewals , eschewed , eschewing , eschews

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Etymology

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From Old French eschiver, 'to shun, avoid', from escheve, 'a shunner, avoider'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'eschewing' is often used in legal contexts to refer to the renunciation of an inheritance.

2. In medieval England, a lord could 'escheat' land that was not claimed by the heir within a certain time frame.

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Related Concepts

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1. Avoidance: The act of staying away from something or someone.

2. Rejection: The act of refusing to accept or acknowledge something or someone.

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Quotes

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1. A fair number of academics "eschew" the simple title "professor" and call themselves economists, astronomers, historians, philosophers.

   - Tracy Kidder,{it}Home Town{/it},1999

2. Though a doctor with psychiatric training, he "eschewed" the science that had so enamored earlier child-rearing professionals …

   - Sue Halpern,{it}New York Review of Books{/it},29 May 2003

3. When introduced to a stranger, he "eschewed" formalities, stuck out a gnarled right hand and responded with a chummy, "Hermann."

   - Tim Layden,{it}Sports Illustrated{/it},2 Feb. 1998

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Culture

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In literature, 'eschewing' is used to describe a character's refusal or rejection of certain things, such as traditions, beliefs, or offers. In art, it can be depicted as a symbol of independence or rebellion.

How to Memorize "eschewing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person turning away from an unwanted offer or situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'eschewing' with the idea of refusal or rejection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Escaping Shunning'.

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