evade

[ih-veyd] / ɪˈveɪd /

VERB

get away from

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avoid bypass circumvent conceal deceive dodge elude escape fend off flee get around hide sidestep

STRONG

baffle balk cavil confuse decline double duck equivocate eschew fence fly fudge hedge lie parry pretend prevaricate pussyfoot shift shirk shuck shuffle shun shy tergiversate trick waffle

WEAK

beat around bush beg the question cop out give the runaround keep distance lay low lead on a merry chase pass up put off slip slip out sneak away steer clear of weasel

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confront disclose divulge encounter expose face lay bare let out meet open reveal show stay tell uncover

STRONG

accept aid be honest clear up enlighten explain help order organize release remain tell the truth

WEAK

take on

Example Sentences

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Among his most memorable moments, Walker defied logic and evaded multiple tackles to earn a first down from 3rd-and-17 in a key game against San Francisco that clinched the NFC West title.

From Barron's

Half the vessels were previously identified by the private watchdog group, United Against Nuclear Iran, as evading sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Governments or individuals who seek to manipulate or evade the rules must be held accountable," Carter told The Athletic in a statement.

From Barron's

Many dangerous pathogens use it as a key part of their outer surface, helping them survive and evade immune defenses.

From Science Daily

Mounted on rail lines, the missiles could be moved about to evade detection by the Soviets.

From Los Angeles Times

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