Definitions

1. noun

the act of avoiding something, especially an unpleasant or difficult situation

“Her evasion of the question raised suspicions.”

2. noun

a way of evading something

“The evasions of the politician were widely criticized.”

3. verb

to avoid or evade something, especially an unpleasant or difficult situation

“She evaded the question by changing the subject.”

4. verb

to refuse to accept or deal with something

“The company evaded responsibility for the environmental damage.”