evasion
noun/ɪˈveɪʒən/
Frequency rank: #8,475 most common English word
Meaning
The act of avoiding or escaping something, especially a responsibility or question.
Example sentence
The politician's speech was full of evasion and never addressed the real issues.
Synonyms & related words
- avoidance
- dodging
- deflection
- deception
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