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evasion
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/iˈvɐzivɐ/e·va·si·va
Definition
1A 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.”
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Common combinations
give an evasionevasive answerevasive tone