what does evade mean?
EVADE as VERB
- Meaning
- avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- He dodged the issue
- she skirted the problem
- They tend to evade their responsibilities
- he evaded the questions skillfully
Hypernyms(s) evade is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Hyponym(s)
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- use cleverness or deceit to escape or avoid
Usage Example(s)
- The con mane always evades
Hypernyms(s) evade is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- escape, either physically or mentally
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- The thief eluded the police
- This difficult idea seems to evade her
- The event evades explanation
Hypernyms(s) evade is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
Usage Example(s)
- This man always hesitates and evades
Hypernyms(s) evade is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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