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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

evasion

/ɪˈveɪʒən/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does evasion mean?

noun, verb

The act of evading or avoiding something, or a skillful or cunning way of avoiding something. The act of evading or avoiding capture, detection, or punishment.

Example

"The suspect's evasion of the police was impressive, but ultimately unsuccessful."

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