Synonyms for

Elude

Verb / ɪˈlu:d / Another word for elude — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to escape or avoid something or someone

Synonyms & similar words

sidestep circumvent parry skirt hedge evade duck putoff fudge dodge escape bilk avoid evade dodge escape flee shun circumvent evade bypass outrun shake trick mislead distract elude lose

Example sentences

  1. The criminal was able to elude the police.
  2. The butterfly eluded the child's grasp.
  3. I can't seem to elude this cold.
  4. The mouse eluded the cat by running through the small hole.
  5. The football player eluded the tackle and scored a touchdown.

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  • The future is an ever-shifting maze of possibilities until it becomes the present, and then it's just a memory.
  • Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it.

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