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evasion

/ɪˈveɪʒən/

Translations

evasionnoun

evasions

His evasion of taxes led to a legal investigation.

Его уклонение от уплаты налогов привело к юридическому расследованию.

The evasion of responsibility was evident in his actions.

Избежание ответственности было очевидно в его действиях.

Additional translations

Synonyms

evasionadjective

more evasion

Comp.

most evasion

Super.

/ɪˈveɪʒən/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the act of avoiding or escaping.

evasionnoun

The act of avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

His evasion of the question made everyone suspicious of his intentions.

An indirect answer; a prevaricating excuse.

The politician's speech was full of evasions and did not address the real issues.

The act of escaping or avoiding, especially from a duty or responsibility.

Tax evasion is a serious crime that can lead to heavy penalties.

evasionadjective

Relating to or intended for escaping detection, capture, or responsibility.

The soldiers practiced evasion maneuvers to slip past enemy lines.