evasive

[US]/ɪˈveɪsɪv/

[UK]/ɪˈveɪsɪv/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. avoiding giving a direct answer or making a clear statement; elusive; shifty; dodging.

evasive action

She gave an evasive answer.

she was evasive about her phone number.

they decided to take evasive action .

her cousin was not her equal in guile and evasive craft.

His evasive reply prompted me to ask another question.

If the bullets start coming this way, take evasive action.

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