evade meaning and definition

EVADE verb

Definition of evade (verb)

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"
   • synonyms: circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, fudge, hedge, parry, put off, sidestep, skirt
2. escape, either physically or mentally
   • "The thief eluded the police"; "This difficult idea seems to evade her"; "The event evades explanation"
   • synonyms: bilk, elude
3. practice evasion
   • "This man always hesitates and evades"
4. use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid
   • "The con man always evades"