Definition of Evade
Evade
e·vade
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to avoid or escape something or someone, especially using trickery;
e.g. The criminal was able to evade capture by disguising himself.
(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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