Synonyms for

Evading

Verb / ɪˈveɪdɪŋ / / i:ˈveɪdɪŋ / Another word for evading — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

avoid or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way

Synonyms & similar words

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

Example sentences

  1. He was evading the police by driving through the backstreets.
  2. The thief was evading the security guards by crawling through the ventilation system.
  3. The politician was accused of evading taxes.
  4. The athlete was evading the defenders with her quick footwork.
  5. The bird was evading the predator by flying away.

Quotes

  • The art of living easily as to money is to pitch your scale of living one degree below your means. - Sir Henry Taylor
  • Self-denial is the shining sore on the leprous body of Christianity. - Robert G. Ingersoll
  • In any investment, you expect to have fun and make money. - Michael Jordan

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