evasion

noun

1. a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth

   noun.communication

   Synonyms equivocation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. the deliberate act of failing to pay money

   noun.act

   Examples

   His evasion of all his creditors.

   Synonyms nonpayment

   Antonyms defrayal defrayment payment

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do

   noun.act

   Examples

   His evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible.

   Synonyms dodging escape

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun.act

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. The act of eluding or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding.

   noun

   Source: webster1913