Eluding (Noun)
Meaning
The act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The notorious fugitive was finally apprehended after years of eluding the authorities through his intricate web of aliases and hidden locations.
- Their experience in the wilderness proved crucial in eluding the pursuing militia and allowing them to safely complete their mission.
- Throughout her years as a smuggler, eluding border control became an essential part of Sarah's successful business model.
- It seemed impossible to predict where he'd show up next, thanks to his knack for eluding anyone tasked with capturing him.
- Police pursued the group in an exhausting chase before the latter escaped through narrow alleys and doorways that kept the team masterful at eluding the force of the law.