What is another word for Evade? - 175 Evade Synonyms

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According to Merriam-Webster, to evade means to avoid doing or dealing with something, or to skillfully avoid being caught or seen.

The Cambridge Dictionary defines evade as to avoid something unpleasant or difficult, or to avoid being caught or punished.
The Oxford Dictionary states that to evade means to skillfully or cunningly avoid something, or to avoid doing something by being clever or deceitful.

The suspect tried to evade the police by hiding in the alleyway.
She evaded the question by changing the subject.
The company evaded taxes by using a complex system of offshore accounts.
The hikers had to evade the wild animals by making loud noises and staying in groups.
The politician evaded responsibility by blaming others for the mistake.