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evasive

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɪˈveɪsɪv/

adj

Etymology: From French évasif, from Latin ēvādō.

  1. Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.

    evasive behaviour

    evasive response

  2. Directed towards avoidance or escape

    take evasive action

    evasive manoeuvre