Eschew and Hedge

Eschew

Eschew verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

Hedge and eschew are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hedge" instead a verb "Eschew".

Nearby Word: eschewing

Hedge

Hedge verb - To avoid giving a definite answer or position.
Usage example: she kept hedging whenever he asked her to go on a date with him

Eschew and hedge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Eschew" instead a verb "Hedge".

Nearby Words: hedged, hedging

Common collocations

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