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Word of the Day

evasion (ɪveɪʒən , ఇవేశన / ఇవైశన / ఈవైశన)
Example
Further, Russia and Romania have decided even lower tax rates to combat mass evasion.
Definition
noun

  1. the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver
  2. nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
    Synonyms:  dodging, escape
    “his evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible”

    “that escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive”

  3. the deliberate act of failing to pay money
    Synonyms:  nonpayment
    “he was indicted for nonpayment”

    “his evasion of all his creditors”

Quote of the Day

“Every time I close the door on reality, it comes in through the windows.”

Jennifer Jr.