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evasion

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/iˈvɐzivɐ/e·va·si·va

Definition

1

A response or behavior that avoids addressing a question or commitment directly.

Usage examples

The politician used an evasion to avoid answering the difficult question.
His evasion made it clear he did not want to discuss the matter.

Common combinations

give an evasionevasive answerevasive tone