EVASION Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

evasion

noun

i-ˈvā-zhən

Definition of evasion

as in escape

the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable pleading chronic back pain is my standard evasion for doing any heavy lifting

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Recent Examples of evasion The electoral authority based the candidate bans on a law against corrupt practices that in previous years saw some parliamentary seats bought with money linked to drug trafficking, corruption and tax evasion. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 Banks, exchanges and payment firms already collect vast amounts of identity and transaction data, while the underlying problems of fraud, money laundering and sanctions evasion have not disappeared. — Susie Violet Ward, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 In the early days of the republic, there were many radicals and reformers who shared my suspicion that patriotism was an evasion, substituting songs and speeches about liberty for the reality. — Dominic Erdozain, Time, 3 July 2026 Similarly, a study on fare evasions in New York’s transit system between 2018 and 2023 by the John Jay College Research and Evaluation Center found no statistically significant associations between fare evasion enforcement and total arrests for felonies and misdemeanors. — Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for evasion

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Noun

From adults-only pools to tranquil spas, these luxury resorts offer relaxing escapes tailored to travelers over 50.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
From there, he will be housed at another state correctional facility and his case will be referred to Nevada County District Attorney’s Office for possible escape charges, the statement read.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of escape

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Her remedy isn't avoidance, but direct conversation—giving people space to talk through what went wrong before launching the next effort.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Substance abuse is greatly detrimental in its own right, of course, but sometimes the issues that stem from it—stress, emotional exhaustion, secrecy, avoidance—can have similarly devastating long-term effects on a person’s wellbeing.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026

Definition of avoidance

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