eludes

'eludes'

[elude.v.01] as in: escape, either physically or mentally

Examples:
The thief eluded the police
This difficult idea seems to evade her
The event evades explanation

'eludes'

[elude.v.02] as in: be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by

Examples:
What you are seeing in him eludes me

'eludes'

[hedge.v.01] as in: avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Examples:
He dodged the issue
she skirted the problem
They tend to evade their responsibilities
he evaded the questions skillfully

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