EVADE

Definition

1. verb avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues). — synonyms: hedge, fudge, put_off, circumvent, parry, elude, skirt, dodge
2. verb escape, either physically or mentally. — synonyms: elude, bilk
3. verb practice evasion.
4. verb use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid.