Pronunciation

/ɪˈveɪd/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Verb

Definition

To evade means to escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery, or to avoid answering a question or addressing an issue directly.

Examples

1. “The thief tried to evade the police by hiding in an alley.”

2. “He evaded the difficult question by changing the subject.”

Synonyms

1. Avoid

2. Dodge

Antonyms

1. Confront

2. Face

Additional Information

Evading responsibility or evading capture are common contexts in which this term is used.