evadir — meaning in English

English meaning

• abscond verb To leave secretly and hurriedly, usually to escape custody or having taken something that is not yours.
• shake verb To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.

Senses

evadir is used for these senses in English:

• abscond (intransitive) To flee, often secretly; to steal away. [From mid 16th century.]
• abscond (transitive, uncommon) To evade, to hide or flee from.
• shake (transitive) To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.
• shake (intransitive, figurative) To be agitated; to lose firmness.

shake — full definition

1. verb To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
2. verb To move one's head from side to side, usually to say no or express disbelief.
3. verb To upset or emotionally disturb someone.
4. verb To get rid of or escape from someone or something.
5. noun A thick drink made by blending ice cream (or milk) with flavoring.

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