WordValeverb
evade
to escape or avoid cleverly
In more detail
1. (verb) to escape or avoid something, especially by being clever or tricky
2. (verb) to avoid answering a question directly
Examples
- 1. The suspect managed to evade the police for several weeks.
- 2. The politician evaded the reporter's question about corruption.
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