evade

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evade Definition

• (v) avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"
• (v) escape, either physically or mentally; "The thief eluded the police"; "This difficult idea seems to evade her"; "The event evades explanation"
• (v) practice evasion; "This man always hesitates and evades"
• (v) use cleverness or deceit to escape or avoid; "The con mane always evades"

evade Synonyms

• bilk
• circumvent
• dodge
• duck
• elude
• evade
• fudge
• hedge
• parry
• put off
• sidestep
• skirt