evasion
word
Definition
The act of avoiding something, especially rules, questions, or responsibilities, often in a dishonest or sneaky way.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly formal, used in legal, academic, or serious discussion. Common in phrases like 'tax evasion,' 'evasion of responsibility.' Not the same as 'avoidance' which is less negative. Used for deliberate, skillful, or sneaky avoidance.
Spanish: evasión - elusiónPortuguese (BR): evasão - fuga (no sentido figurado)Portuguese (PT): evasão - fuga (figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 逃避 - 规避Chinese (Traditional): 逃避 - 規避Hindi: पलायन - बचाव (किसी सवाल या ज़िम्मेदारी से)Arabic: تهرب - تفاديBengali: বিঃপরিহার - ফাঁকিRussian: уклонениеJapanese: 回避Vietnamese: tránh né - lẩn tránhKorean: 회피Turkish: kaçınma - kaçamaklıkUrdu: تہلکہ بازی - گریزIndonesian: pengelakan
Example Sentences
Evasion of responsibility can harm a team.
basic
The politician’s evasion of tough questions frustrated reporters.
natural
He’s an expert in evasion when it comes to chores.
natural
Their deliberate evasion of the rules was discovered eventually.
natural
Her evasion of the question made everyone suspicious.
basic
Tax evasion is illegal in most countries.
basic