Definition of Evade
Evade
e·vade
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To avoid or escape from something by cleverness or deceit.
e.g. The suspect tried to evade the police by hiding in the alley.
(verb)
to slip away from or be difficult to obtain, usually referring to an abstract concept;
e.g. Success continued to evade him despite his most determined efforts.
(verb)
to avoid giving a straightforward/direct response to a question;
e.g. The witness began to evade the lawyer's questions.
(verb)
to avoid accepting, dealing with, or doing something, especially to avoid/dodge complying with laws/regulations or paying taxes;
e.g. He planned to evade paying taxes on the income by accepting payment in cash.
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