Evasion (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The skilled soccer player's evasion of the defender allowed her to score a goal.
- He managed to avoid capture through a series of clever evasions, always staying one step ahead of the police.
- The cyclist's evasion of the car that swerved into her lane saved her from a serious accident.
- The evasion tactics employed by the rabbit allowed it to escape the hungry predator's notice.
- The magician's impressive evasion of the sword that seemed to be aimed directly at him left the audience gasping in amazement.
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Meaning 2
Nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do; "his evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible"; "that escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- His excuse for missing the deadline was a thinly veiled evasion of his responsibilities as a project manager.
- The company's financial troubles were masked by an elaborate evasion of tax laws.
- She mastered the art of evasion to avoid dealing with the painful issue of her father's declining health.
- His tendency towards evasion was apparent in his lack of commitment to his romantic partners.
- The athlete's evasive behavior led to suspicion of doping and eventually, his ban from competition.
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Meaning 3
The deliberate act of failing to pay money; "his evasion of all his creditors"; "he was indicted for nonpayment".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company's evasion of corporate taxes led to a lengthy investigation and hefty fines.
- Her history of evasion made it difficult for her to secure new business loans.
- The politician's record of evasion on financial disclosure forms sparked a public outcry.
- The suspect's evasion of customs duties on imported goods caught the attention of law enforcement.
- The audit revealed a pattern of evasion by the CEO, who had been underreporting income for years.
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Meaning 4
A statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.