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evasive answer

 

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Noun evasive answer has 1 sense
  1. evasive answer - (law) an answer by a defendant that fails to admit or deny the allegations set forth in the complaint
    --1 is a kind of
    answer

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Evasive Answer

Noun: An answer that avoids giving a clear or direct response to a question.

Example Sentence: The politician's response was an evasive answer that failed to address the concerns raised by the reporters.

Adjective: Describing an answer that intentionally avoids being direct or straightforward.

Example Sentence: She gave an evasive answer when asked about her involvement in the scandal.

Verb: To give an evasive answer, often as a means of dodging the truth or avoiding responsibility.

Example Sentence: The suspect evasively answered the detective's questions, making it difficult to determine his actual involvement in the crime.

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