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evasion

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪˈveɪʒən/

evasion means: The act of avoiding something, especially a duty, rule, or direct answer.

noun

AVOIDING SOMETHINGC1

The act of avoiding something, especially a duty, rule, or direct answer.

  • He was charged with tax evasion.
  • Her reply was an obvious evasion.
  • Repeated evasion of responsibility damaged his reputation.

How to use it: evasion of something (His evasion of the question annoyed us.)

Similar words: avoidance, dodging

Common phrases: tax evasion, evasion of responsibility, deliberate evasion

Questions about evasion

What does evasion mean?

The act of avoiding something, especially a duty, rule, or direct answer.

What is evasion in other languages?

Türkçe: kaçınma · Español: evasión · Français: évasion · Deutsch: Umgehung · Italiano: evasione · 日本語: 回避

How do you pronounce evasion?

It is pronounced /ɪˈveɪʒən/.

How do you use evasion in a sentence?

He was charged with tax evasion. Her reply was an obvious evasion.

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