Noun

1. Nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
2. A statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery
3. Deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening

Verb

1. Make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
2. Move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course
3. Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)