Synonyms of ELUDED

verb

1. escape, either physically or mentally

   • ELUDE6
   • EVADE9
   • BILK10

2. be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by

   • ELUDE6
   • ESCAPE10

3. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

   • HEDGE10
   • FUDGE10
   • EVADE9
   • CIRCUMVENT19
   • PARRY10
   • ELUDE6
   • SKIRT9
   • DODGE8
   • DUCK11
   • SIDESTEP11

   Also: put off.