EVASION
Scrabble letter values: E1V4A1S1I1O1N1 = 10
Definition
- noun a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth. — synonyms: equivocation
- noun the deliberate act of failing to pay money. — synonyms: nonpayment
- noun nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do. — synonyms: escape, dodging
- noun the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver.
Examples
- “his evasion of all his creditors”
- “he was indicted for nonpayment”
- “his evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible”