evades

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
  2. verb escape, either physically or mentally
  3. verb practice evasion

Synonyms

hedge, fudge, evade, put off, circumvent, parry, elude, skirt, dodge, duck, sidestep

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