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Definition of Evasion
1. Noun. A statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth.
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"
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"
Generic synonyms: Carelessness, Neglect, Negligence, Nonperformance
Specialized synonyms: Escape Mechanism, Malingering, Skulking, Goldbricking, Goofing Off, Shirking, Slacking, Soldiering, Circumvention
Derivative terms: Dodge, Escape, Escape, Escape, Evade
4. Noun. The act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver.
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
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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)
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