Definition of Evasion

1. Noun. A statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth.

Exact synonyms: Equivocation
Generic synonyms: Deceit, Deception, Misrepresentation
Specialized synonyms: Circumlocution, Indirect Expression, Doublespeak, Hedge, Hedging, Cavil, Quibble, Quiddity
Derivative terms: Equivocate

2. Noun. The deliberate act of failing to pay money. "He was indicted for nonpayment"
Exact synonyms: Nonpayment
Specialized synonyms: Tax Evasion
Generic synonyms: Commerce, Commercialism, Mercantilism
Antonyms: Payment

3. Noun. Nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do. "That escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive"

4. Noun. The act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver.
Generic synonyms: Escape, Flight
Specialized synonyms: Eluding, Elusion, Slip, Evasive Action, Maneuver, Manoeuvre, Dodge
Derivative terms: Evade

Definition of Evasion

1. n. The act of eluding or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding.

Definition of Evasion

1. Noun. The act of eluding or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Evasion

1. the act of evading [n -S]

Medical Definition of Evasion

1. The act of eluding or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding. "Thou . . . By evasions thy crime uncoverest more." (Milton) Synonym: Shift, subterfuge, shuffling, prevarication, equivocation. Origin: L. Evasio: cf. F. Evasion. See Evade. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Evasion

evaporators
evaporimeter
evaporimeters
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evaporites
evaporitic
evaporometer
evaporometers
evapotranspiration
evapotranspirational
evapotranspiratlon
evapotranspirator
evapourate
evar
evasible
evasion (current term)
evasional
evasions
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evasive action
evasive answer
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evasivenesses
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evectics
evection
evections
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