noun
Uncommon
evasion
ih-VAY-zhuhn
Evasion (noun) means the act of avoiding something, especially a direct answer, duty, or obligation, often through trickery. Example: “His evasion of the question only made people more suspicious.”
noun
1
The act of avoiding something, especially a direct answer, duty, or obligation, often through trickery.
"His evasion of the question only made people more suspicious."
"Tax evasion carries serious legal penalties."
How to use evasion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDodging something, usually a question, duty, or legal obligation.
Common mistake
Tax evasion (illegal) is not the same as tax avoidance (legal but aggressive minimization).
Easily confused with
Common pairings
tax evasion
evasion of responsibility
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Word forms
- Plural
- evasions
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His _____ of the question only made people more suspicious.
Etymology
From Old French évasion, from Late Latin ēvāsiō, from the same root as evade.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for evasion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “evasion” mean?
The word “evasion” means the act of avoiding something, especially a direct answer, duty, or obligation, often through trickery. In plain terms, dodging something, usually a question, duty, or legal obligation.
How do you pronounce “evasion”?
“Evasion” is pronounced ih-VAY-zhuhn (/ɪˈveɪʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “evasion” in a sentence?
Here is “evasion” used in a sentence: “His evasion of the question only made people more suspicious.”
What part of speech is “evasion”?
“Evasion” is a noun.
Where does the word “evasion” come from?
The word “evasion” comes from Late Latin. From Old French évasion, from Late Latin ēvāsiō, from the same root as evade.
Is “evasion” a common word?
“Evasion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
