Definition

A person who avoids or escapes from something, often in a clever or sneaky way.

Example

The evader managed to escape the police by hiding in the crowd.

Conversation

Did you hear about that evader who slipped past security last night?

Yeah, I saw it on the news! It’s crazy how someone could get away like that.

I wonder what their plan was to be such a skilled evader.

Maybe they had insider information or just really good luck!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Evader → It is formed from "e-" (a variant of "ex-", meaning out of) and "vadere" (meaning to go or to walk). The word "evader" refers to someone who goes out of or escapes from a situation, particularly in the context of avoiding capture or responsibility.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'going out of' ('e-') a situation to avoid it — that's why an evader is someone who escapes or avoids something.

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