eschew
verbUK /ɪsˈtʃuː/
US /ɛsˈtʃuː/
To stay away from something on purpose.
She decided to eschew sweets and eat more fruit.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To give up or abstain from something harmful or unwise.
He chose to eschew alcohol at the party.
3. To deliberately reject a habit or practice.
The company eschewed paper and went fully digital.
4. To keep away from a person or group.
They eschewed the noisy crowd and found a quiet corner.