evasion

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of avoiding or evading, especially an obligation or responsibility.

  - "His evasion of taxes led to his downfall."
  - "The politician's evasion of answering direct questions raised suspicions."

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Synonyms

equivocation , prevarication , shift , shuffling , subterfuge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with evasion
ravesion , convention

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Variants

List of all variants of evasion that leads to same result
evasion , evasions

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Etymology

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From Old French 'evasier,' meaning 'to go out,' from 'evader,' meaning 'to escape.'

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Trivia

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1. Evasion is the opposite of confrontation.

2. The term 'evasion' is often used in tax law to describe the act of not paying taxes due.

3. Evasion is a common tactic used in video games and other forms of entertainment to challenge players.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dodge: A synonym for evasion, meaning to avoid or elude.

2. Avoidance: The act of staying away from something or someone to prevent contact or involvement.

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Culture

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Evasion has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of war and politics. In art, it is often depicted as a clever strategy or a means of escape. In music, the term 'evasion' has not been used explicitly but can be inferred from songs about deception or avoidance.

How to Memorize "evasion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person sneaking away from a situation without being detected.
   - Visualize a game of tag where the person being chased is trying to evade capture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'evasion' with the image of a fox evading hunters.
   - Think of the word 'evasion' when you see someone trying to avoid a difficult question.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence: 'Evade, evade, evade, and you'll never be invaded.'
   - Remember the acronym E-V-A-S-I-O-N: Escape, Vanish, Avoid, Sneak, Isolate, Obscure, Neglect.

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