Answer: eschewed

AnswerCrossword Clue
ESCHEWEDAvoided
ESCHEWEDSteered clear of
ESCHEWEDStayed away from
ESCHEWEDShunned
ESCHEWEDGave wide berth to
eschewedto avoid
eschewedESCHEW, to shun (to avoid (to evade (to escape or avoid by cunning)))