evade
word
Definition
To avoid someone or something, often cleverly or by using tricks, especially to escape from a danger or responsibility.
Usage & Nuances
"Evade" is formal or semi-formal, often used with topics like 'evade taxes' or 'evade capture.' It focuses on skillful or intentional avoidance, not accidental. Synonyms: 'avoid', 'escape', but 'evade' implies active effort and trickery.
Spanish: evadir - esquivarPortuguese (BR): evadir - escapar - evitarPortuguese (PT): evadir - escapar - evitarChinese (Simplified): 逃避 - 躲避Chinese (Traditional): 逃避 - 躲避Hindi: बचना - टालनाArabic: يتجنب - يتهربBengali: এড়ানো - ফাঁকি দেওয়াRussian: уклоняться - избегатьJapanese: 回避するVietnamese: lẩn tránh - né tránhKorean: 회피하다Turkish: kaçmak - atlatmakUrdu: ٹالنا - بچناIndonesian: menghindari - mengelak
Example Sentences
He tried to evade the police by hiding in an alley.
basic
She answered quickly to evade the question.
basic
Many people try to evade taxes every year.
basic
It's hard to evade responsibility when everyone knows the truth.
natural
Stop trying to evade the issue and just give me a straight answer.
natural
He always finds clever ways to evade doing his chores.
natural