Evasion Common

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

"When asked if he felt guilty about leaving his wife, he offered a vague comment on the importance of personal freedom as an evasion of the real question."

the deliberate act of failing to pay money

"his evasion of all his creditors"

"he was indicted for nonpayment"

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

"his evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible"

"that escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive"

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

"The defender executed a brilliant evasion that left the striker stumbling over his own feet."

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

"His constant evasion of the questions made it clear he was hiding something about the incident."