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Definition of evasive - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
communicationtending to avoid giving direct answers
- She gave evasive answers during the interview.
2.
elusivehard to catch or obtain
- The evasive cat slipped through the door.
3.
militaryRare avoiding danger or enemy fireRare
- The pilot took evasive action to dodge the missile.
Expressions with evasive
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do something to avoid danger or harm
The pilot had to take evasive action to avoid the collision.
response avoiding a clear or direct reply
She gave an evasive answer to the question.
maneuver to avoid danger or capture
The pilot took evasive action to dodge the incoming missile..
Origin of evasive
Latin, evadere (to escape)
Terms with evasive included in their meaning
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evasive action
quick movement to avoid something
evasive
reluctant to share sensitive details
evasive move
movement to one side to avoid something
evasive response
response that avoids giving a clear opinion
behavior
evasive and shifty in behavior
evasive
avoiding giving a direct answer
evasive response
avoid giving a direct answer to a question
deceit
evasive or deceitful in behavior
evasive speech
intentionally vague language to mislead or deceive
evasive conversation
avoid direct answers in conversation
evasive
actively avoiding or evading something
evasive
moving quickly to avoid something
evasive talk
speak in a flattering or evasive way
speech
insincere or evasive talk
dismissal
dismiss someone in an evasive way
communication
evasive or noncommittal in nature
communication
indirect or evasive in communication
excuse
elaborate or evasive story
evasive response
avoid giving a direct or clear answer
evasive
deliberately vague or misleading
deception
receive evasive or misleading information repeatedly
communication
in an indirect or evasive manner
evasion
get evasive answers instead of a direct response
evasion
evasive explanation with multiple excuses
Examples of evasive in a sentence
The politician's evasive speech left many questions unanswered. His evasive answers frustrated the interviewer. The evasive deer darted into the forest. The ship made evasive maneuvers to avoid the torpedo. Evasive driving techniques are crucial for security personnel.
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- French:évasif, insaisissable, ...
- German:ausweichend, flüchtig, ...
- Italian:evasivo, ...
- Spanish:evasivo, escurridizo, ...
- Portuguese:evasivo, elusivo, ...
- Chinese:含糊其辞的, 难以捉摸的, ...
- Japanese:回避的な, 捕まえにくい, ...
- Arabic:مُراوِغ, صعب المنال, ...
- Hebrew:חַמְקַמַּק, מִתְחַמֵּק, ...
- Russian:уклончивый, неуловимый, ...
- Ukrainian:ухильний, невловимий, ...
- Hindi:टालमटोल भरा, दुष्प्राप्य, ...
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