Synonyms for Evade
4 senses across 1 part of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Evade" (verb) include hedge, fudge, put off, circumvent, parry.
Verb
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
hedgefudgeput offcircumventparryeludeskirtdodgeducksidestep
More specific
begquibble
Broader
avoid
escape, either physically or mentally
"The thief eluded the police" "This difficult idea seems to evade her" "The event evades explanation"
Synonyms
eludebilk
Broader
escape
practice evasion
"This man always hesitates and evades"
Broader
act
use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid
"The con man always evades"
Broader
get off
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