evasion

1. a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truthSynonyms: equivocation, evasion

2. the deliberate act of failing to pay moneyExamples: "his evasion of all his creditors"; "he was indicted for nonpayment"Synonyms: evasion, nonpaymentAntonyms: payment

3. nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to doExamples: "his evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible"; "that escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive"Synonyms: dodging, escape, evasion

4. the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuverSynonyms: evasion