Langtolang Multilingual Dictionary

VERB 4

1. 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”
   Synonymshedgefudgeput offcircumventparryeludeskirtdodgeducksidestep

2. escape, either physically or mentally

   • “The thief eluded the police”
   • “This difficult idea seems to evade her”
   • “The event evades explanation”
   Synonymseludebilk

3. practice evasion

   • “This man always hesitates and evades”

4. use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid

   • “The con man always evades”