evade

(verb) avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues). Synonyms: hedge, fudge, put off, circumvent, parry, elude, skirt, dodge, duck, sidestep. Examples: "He dodged the issue." "She skirted the problem." "They tend to evade their responsibilities." "He evaded the questions skillfully."

(verb) escape, either physically or mentally. Synonyms: elude, bilk. Examples: "The thief eluded the police." "This difficult idea seems to evade her." "The event evades explanation."

(verb) practice evasion. Example: "This man always hesitates and evades."

(verb) use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid. Example: "The con man always evades."