26984 words

evade

4 definitions • 9 examples
1
to avoid or escape from someone or something:

Examples:

The police have assured the public that the escaped prisoners will not evade recapture for long.
She leaned forward to kiss him but he evaded her by pretending to sneeze.
An Olympic gold medal is the only thing that has evaded her in her remarkable career.
[ + -ing verb ] He can't evade doing military service forever.
2
to intentionally not talk about something or not answer something:

Examples:

Just give me an answer and stop evading the question!
3
to avoid something unpleasant or unwanted, or to manage not to do (something that should be done):

Examples:

She’s trying to evade my questions.
He was convicted of evading taxes.
4
to intentionally avoid doing or dealing with something that is your duty or responsbility:

Examples:

evade taxes/fees/fares
evade the issue/question Critics say the government is still evading the issue of healthcare.

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