eluctate

/ɪˈlʌktɪeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to elude or evade something or someone

“The fugitive tried to eluctate the authorities, but they finally caught up with her.”

2. noun

the act of eluding or evading something or someone

“The eluctation of the prey by the predator was a remarkable display of skill.”

Synonyms

  • avoid
  • elude
  • evade

Antonyms

  • confront
  • encounter