Synonyms of evaded

evaded

verb

past tense of evade

as in avoided

to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery

people who use every loophole in the law to evade paying taxes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• avoided
• escaped
• eluded
• dodged
• shunned
• eschewed
• deflected
• prevented
• shook
• ducked
• eliminated
• shirked
• kept clear of
• scaped
• shuffled (out of)
• steered clear of
• circumvented
• fought shy of
• finessed
• excluded
• missed
• stayed clear of
• thwarted
• precluded
• obviated
• averted
• parried
• got around
• weaseled (out of)
• diverted
• debarred
• ruled out
• outwitted
• banned
• warded (off)
• bypassed
• excepted
• outsmarted
• foiled
• barred
• frustrated
• overreached
• outfoxed
• skirted
• foxed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sought
• accepted
• pursued
• embraced
• welcomed
• caught
• incurred
• courted
• contracted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of evaded

John, whose descendants remember him as savvy and tenacious, evaded the racist federal ban on Chinese immigrants by assuming a new identity. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026

On his lone touchdown pass, Mayfield escaped Carolina pressure, evaded to the right, and threw it on the run, off his back foot, all while leaning back. — Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026

Instead, Cartwright returns to his deceased grandfather’s home thrilled to see that Baker has successfully evaded both the Russian assassins and MI5’s own rabid dogs. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

During this time, the streamer consistently ended up with best picture nominations, but top awards have notoriously evaded Netflix films. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026

But the Hurricanes passer evaded FSU defenders on a key play early in the second quarter, escaping two would-be tacklers and throwing downfield to a wide-open Daylyn Upshaw for a 44-yard gain. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

When Lindo evaded the owner's grasp and continued advancing while holding the firearm, Sgt. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Cathy evaded Melvin’s direct questions, prompting backlash from Katie Couric, Ross Mathews, and more. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2026

Last year, a Houthi missile evaded Israel’s vaunted air defenses and impacted near Ben Gurion airport. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026