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Meaning of Evasion | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ɪˈveɪʒən

Definitions

The act of eluding or evading or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

العربية المراوغة
Български избягване
Català evasió
Suomi välttely
Français esquive évasion
Gàidhlig seachnadh
עברית התחמקות
Magyar elkerülés
Italiano evasione
한국어 기피
Português evasão evasiva
Русский уклонение
Svenska flykt
Kiswahili ukwepaji

Examples

“In these hunting scenes, as many critics have noted, the reversals, negotiations, lurkings, and evasions between hunter and prey mirror and frame the bedroom strategies of the Lady and Gawain.”
“He complained to LNER but was told: "We have had an increase in fare evasion on certain services which has led to our locking toilet facilities where (people) usually hide to avoid payment. Although Aberdeen is a gated station, customers often purchase the cheapest ticket available and board our services."”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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