Vocabulary Entry

eluding

|verb • noun

verb

To evade or escape from something or someone, often in a clever or skillful way.

Example Sentences

"The cat was eluding the dog by hiding under the bed."

"He managed to elude capture by the police for several days."

"The complex problem eluded her understanding despite her efforts."

noun

Example Sentences

"His eluding of responsibility frustrated his teammates."

"The detective was intrigued by the criminal's eluding of the law."

"Eluding can often lead to greater complications in a situation."