ESCHEW

to shun or avoid

avoid and stay away from deliberately

"He was hoping to eschew his adversary tonight because he didnt have the strength to put up a fight."

"Instead of choosing to face his fears, he chose to eschew his ex-lover's enmity."

"A brave man never eschews that which he has irrational fear of, but rather runs head on into it and conquers his fear."

"Because of his new-found religious conviction he would eschew the 5th street prostituion corners he used to frequent."