Dictionary Check: evade

"evade" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 10 points

Definition

verb

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Example: "He dodged the issue"
verb

escape, either physically or mentally

Example: "The thief eluded the police"
Synonyms:
verb

practice evasion

Example: "This man always hesitates and evades"
verb

use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid

Example: "The con man always evades"

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