evasion

Meaning

The practice of avoiding or escaping from something, especially responsibility or duty.

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

Example Sentences

His evasion of responsibilities frustrated his colleagues.

He was arrested for tax evasion.

Example Expressions

tax evasion

Synonyms

avoidance, dodging, escape, circumvention

Entry 1

avoidance, dodging, escape

Entry 2

avoidance, dodging, escape, circumvention

Antonyms

confrontation, engagement, compliance

Entry 1

confrontation, engagement, compliance

Entry 2

confrontation, compliance

Collocations

tax evasion, question evasion, evasion tactics, evasion of duty