evasion
Translation
evasion, avoidance
Examples
His answer was a clear evasion of the question.
His answer was a clear evasion of the question.
Tax evasion is a serious crime.
Tax evasion is a serious crime.
Grammar Patterns
evasion of ((sth.)) Tax evasion is illegal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: avoidance, dodging, prevarication; Antonyms: confrontation, directness
Etymology
From Latin 'evadere' (to escape), from 'e-' (out) + 'vadere' (to go). To 'go out' of or away from something.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the noun form of the verb 'to evade'. The common phrase 'tax evasion' is a good way to remember it.