answer evasively
Frequency: 6.80.8 per million words
to give a reply that avoids a direct or truthful response
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Examples (10)
- When asked about the missing funds, he answered evasively.
- The politician answered evasively during the press conference.
- She answered evasively when questioned about her whereabouts.
- The witness answered evasively to avoid revealing the truth.
- He always answers evasively when confronted about his mistakes.
- The CEO answered evasively about the company's financial problems.
- When pressed for details, she answered evasively and changed the subject.
- The suspect answered evasively during police interrogation.
- Students who haven't studied often answer evasively in class.
- He answered evasively to protect his friend from blame.