Definition of evade

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  • evade is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • evade is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • evade is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of evade

  • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) (verb)

    Examples

    1. They tend to evade their responsibilities
    2. he evaded the questions skillfully

    Synonyms

    1. circumvent
    2. dodge
    3. duck
    4. elude
    5. fudge
    6. hedge
    7. parry
    8. put off
    9. sidestep
    10. skirt
  • escape, either physically or mentally (verb)

    Examples

    1. This difficult idea seems to evade her
    2. The event evades explanation

    Synonyms

    1. bilk
    2. elude
  • practice evasion (verb)

    Examples

    1. This man always hesitates and evades
  • use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid (verb)

    Examples

    1. The con man always evades

See definition of evade in Merriam Webster