EVASION Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

evasion

noun

i-ˈvā-zhən

Definition of evasion

as in escape

the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable pleading chronic back pain is my standard evasion for doing any heavy lifting

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Recent Examples of evasion The new law has criteria to help determine that a shell company is involved in a potential tax evasion scheme. — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Horton pleaded guilty to counts covering wire fraud involving kickbacks, misuse of school district funds and evasion of federal income taxes for 2022. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Where there’s smoke, there may be fire, but detecting sanctions evasion is tricky. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 For example, Washington experienced an 82% drop in fare evasion in 2024 after installing more secure fare gates on its rail system. — Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evasion

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Noun

These circumstances, too, create a perception of the world as unpredictable and may lead people to seek escape via alcohol or other drugs.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
There’s relief in his escape but the path has left him feeling scorned, too.

— Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of escape

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The company’s ev1 resembles a power wheelchair but operates like an autonomous vehicle, with 360-degree sensors that provide proactive collision avoidance and smart driving capabilities.

— Matt Alderton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
An estate planning attorney can speak about protecting a family’s future without guaranteeing probate avoidance or asset protection.

— Matthew Nigro, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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