evade
/ɪˈveɪd/
verb
- To escape or avoid someone or something, especially by using cleverness or trickery.
- The thief managed to evade the police by hiding in a crowded market.
- She tried to evade her responsibilities by pretending to be sick.
- The company was accused of trying to evade taxes.
- To avoid answering a question or dealing with a topic directly.
- She evaded giving a direct answer by saying she needed more time.
- When asked about his plans, he evaded the topic by changing the subject.
- The politician evaded the reporter's question about the scandal.