Synonyms of evasion

evasion

noun

i-ˈvā-zhən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• escape
• avoidance
• dodging
• elusion
• out
• cop-out
• ducking
• eschewal
• shunning
• eluding
• circumvention
• eschewing
• shaking
• bypassing
• prevention
• deflection
• sidestepping
• skirting
• runaround
• obviation
• averting
• precluding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• submission
• endurance
• toleration
• abidance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of evasion

Crichlow points to recommendations from an MTA panel on fare evasion. — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

The senator, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, is under investigation for alleged corruption, money laundering and currency evasion. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026

Bolsonaro is under investigation by Brazil’s highest court for alleged acts of corruption, money laundering and currency evasion. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026

Chiu was convicted of murder, second-degree robbery, assault with a firearm and reckless evasion of police. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026