elusion

/ɪˈluːʒən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of evading or escaping attention, notice, or capture

“The fugitive’s elusion of the police was remarkable.”

2. noun

a thing or situation that deceives or misleads

“The elusion of happiness in the wealthy town was a facade.”

3. verb

to evade or escape attention, notice, or capture

“The car eluded the authorities in a high-speed chase.”

Synonyms

  • avoidance
  • escape
  • evasion

Antonyms

  • capture
  • encirclement