Elusion: meaning, definitions and examples

Use 'elusion' to describe the act of escaping from danger, someone, or something by using skill or cleverness.

• His elusion from the police was something out of a movie
• The magician's elusion tricks left the audience stunned

Use 'evasion' to describe the act of escaping through deceit or trickery, often with a negative connotation.

• Tax evasion is a serious crime
• His evasion of responsibility annoyed his team members

Use 'avoidance' to describe the deliberate act of staying away from someone or something. It has a wider application, often relating to uncomfortable situations or undesirable tasks.

• Her avoidance of conflicts at work is well-known
• They practiced avoidance of junk food to stay healthy

Use 'dodging' to describe the quick, physical act of moving to avoid being hit or caught. Often used in informal or sporty contexts.

• He is good at dodging tackles on the football field
• She kept dodging the difficult questions during the interview

Use 'elusion' when describing the act of evading or escaping from something difficult to grasp or confront.

• The criminal's elusion from the police was impressive
• Her elusion of responsibilities eventually caught up with her

Use 'allusion' when referring to an indirect or passing reference to something, often something well known.

• The novel is filled with allusions to classical literature
• His speech made an allusion to historical events

Use 'hinting' when suggesting something in an indirect or subtle way.

• She kept hinting that she wanted a promotion
• He began hinting about a surprise party

Use 'implication' when implying something beyond what is explicitly stated, often used in discussions about consequences or underlying meanings.

• The implication of his words was clear
• The new law has serious implications for small businesses