evade

/ɪvˈe‍ɪd/

/iˈveɪd/, /ɪˈveɪd/

[verb]

to evade

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

synonyms : circumvent

escape, either physically or mentally

synonyms : bilk

elude

use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid

practice evasion

Examples

1. The company was accused of being in league with the government to evade taxes.

2. The business owner thought they could evade taxes and not get caught, but now they're facing fines and legal consequences.

3. The fact that minor drug offenders are often given lengthy prison sentences while powerful drug lords evade capture and prosecution is a clear example of the proverb little thieves are hanged, but great ones escape.

4. But somehow this specter evaded my many moves and purges.