Meaning & use
evasion
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The act of avoiding or escaping something, especially a duty, question, or difficulty, often through cleverness or deceit.
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His answer was pure evasion; he never actually addressed the question.
Tax evasion can result in serious criminal penalties.
A note on using this word
Often carries a negative connotation of dishonesty, distinguishing it from neutral "avoidance."
Words with a similar meaning
avoidancedodging
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Words with an opposite meaning
confrontationhonesty
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