evasion
Translation
evasion, avoidance, dodging
Examples
Tax evasion is a serious criminal offence.
Tax evasion is a serious criminal offense.
His answer was a clear evasion of the question.
His answer was a clear evasion of the question.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the act of avoiding (sth.) His evasion of his duties was noticed by everyone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: avoidance, dodging; Antonyms: confrontation, directness
Etymology
From Latin 'evadere' (to escape), from 'e-' (out) + 'vadere' (to go). It means 'to go out' or escape from something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'e'xiting a situation to a'v'oid it. The 'vasion' part sounds like invasion, but with 'e-' it's the opposite: getting out.