evade ih-VAYD verb WS #16

to escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery; to avoid giving a direct answer; to elude or dodge

1. She skillfully evaded the reporter's questions about the scandal.
2. He managed to evade responsibility for the project's failure.
3. The politician continued to evade direct answers during the debate.
4. The suspect tried to evade capture by hiding in the abandoned warehouse.
5. The company was accused of trying to evade paying its fair share of taxes.