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evasive

British pronunciation/ɪvˈe‍ɪsɪv/
American pronunciation/iˈveɪzɪv/, /ɪˈveɪzɪv/
1

using vague or ambiguous language intentionally to avoid giving a direct or clear answer

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2

intended to avoid or escape a threat or danger, particularly when faced with direct confrontation or challenges

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Examples
1Take evasive maneuvers!
2Engaging evasive break now.
3Take evasive action!
4Spenser's evasive, was very combative.
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