Synonyms for

Eludes

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

Definition

to avoid or escape from someone or something in a skillful or cunning way

Synonyms & similar words

elude putoff dodge evade circumvent skirt duck fudge bilk sidestep hedge parry escape evade avoid escape dodge flee distract circumvent skirt bypass outrun outsmart outwit trick mislead puzzle confound bewilder baffle stump

Example sentences

  1. The butterfly eludes the net by flying away quickly.
  2. The thief eludes the police by changing his appearance.
  3. The puzzle eludes the child, and he asks for help.
  4. The answer to the riddle eludes the student, and he keeps thinking.
  5. The squirrel eludes the dog by climbing up the tree.

Quotes

  • Success is like chasing something that eludes us, it will never come to us, but we must keep chasing it to achieve it. - Debasish Mridha
  • The joy of life eludes those who hold on to what they possess and seek security. - Richard Rohr
  • The light of a star is the memory of a dead star that eludes us. - Jorge Luis Borges

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