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EVASIONS

(noun)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Evasions.

Evasions - as a noun

A statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
equivocation26
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deceit9deception14misrepresentation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The deliberate act of failing to pay money

Example: "His evasion of all his creditors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nonpayment17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commerce16commercialism23mercantilism18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do

Example: "His evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dodging11escape10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carelessness14neglect10negligence14nonperformance23
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
escape10flight13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"His evasions were quite transparent and did not fool anyone."
"She used a series of clever evasions to avoid answering the difficult question."
"The politician's constant evasions frustrated the reporters."
"His evasions of responsibility only worsened the situation."
"The suspect's evasions during the interrogation raised suspicions."
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Word Game Points

Is EVASIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, evasions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EVASIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is EVASIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, evasions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EVASIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is EVASIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, evasions is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EVASIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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