evade
//ɪˈveɪd//
Verb
evadeInfinitive
evadePresent tense
evadedPast tense
evadedPast participle
evadingPresent participle
evadesThird-person singular
1
To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
The thief managed to evade the police by hiding in the crowd.
2
To avoid dealing with or answering something directly.
The politician evaded the reporter's question about the scandal.
3
To fail to be understood or achieved by someone.
The answer to the puzzle evaded me for hours.