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Definition of evader

evader

/ɪˈveɪ.dɚ/
e · vad · er
Adverb:evasively
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Plural:evaders
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Adjective:evasive
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evader Lexical Profile

evader Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who avoids, escapes from, or shirks a legal duty, obligation, or payment, especially taxes or military service.

Example

"The government launched a new audit initiative to identify corporate tax evaders."

2

Someone who eludes capture, pursuit, or direct questioning through skill or trickery.

Example

"As a skilled evader of tough questions, the spokesperson managed to end the press conference without revealing any details."

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• Rhymes for evader

• Nearby Words

evacuee
evadable
evade
evader
evaluate
evaluation
evaluative

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'evade' (from Latin 'evadere', meaning 'to escape or get away') combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Evader. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/evader
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