evasion#1 (n)
escape#1 (n)
dodging (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
examples his evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible
that escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive
Outgoing links
Hypernym negligence, carelessness, neglect, nonperformance
Derivationally related form dodging → dodge
Derivationally related form escape → escape
Derivationally related form escape → escape
Derivationally related form escape → escape
Derivationally related form evasion → evade
Hyponym escape mechanism; malingering, skulking; shirking, slacking, soldiering, goofing off, goldbricking; circumvention
Incoming links
Hyponym negligence, carelessness, neglect, nonperformance
Hypernym escape mechanism; malingering, skulking; shirking, slacking, soldiering, goofing off, goldbricking; circumvention
Derivationally related form dodge → dodging
Derivationally related form evade → evasion
Derivationally related form escape → escape
Derivationally related form escape → escape
Derivationally related form escape → escape

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