Synset

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
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circumvent

dodge

duck

elude

evade

fudge

hedge

parry

put off

sidestep

skirt

sample sentences

"He dodged the issue"
"she skirted the problem"
"They tend to evade their responsibilities"
"he evaded the questions skillfully"