reply evasively

Frequency: 6.20.6 per million words

to give a reply that avoids a direct or truthful response

evasivelyverb + evasively

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Examples (10)

  • When questioned about the budget cuts, the minister replied evasively.
  • My son always replies evasively when I ask about his homework.
  • The CEO replied evasively to questions concerning the company's financial troubles.
  • If the suspect replies evasively again, you'll know he's hiding something.
  • "Why do you always reply so evasively?" she asked, demanding a straight answer.
  • I'm sure she will reply evasively if you ask her directly about the breakup.
  • He was known for replying evasively, never giving a clear commitment.
  • The witness continued to reply evasively, frustrating the prosecutor.
  • Instead of admitting he didn't know the solution, the engineer replied evasively.
  • The celebrity simply smiled and replied evasively when asked about their personal life.