elude

The word “elude” has 2 syllables: e-lude

It's pronounced as /ɪˈluːd/


What is synonym and antonym for elude?

In the thesaurus, “elude” has 69 synonyms and 27 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elude along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for elude

Antonyms for elude

Meanings of elude

  • verb
    1. To evade, or escape from someone or something, especially by using cunning or skill.
    2. To shake off a pursuer; to give someone the slip.
    3. To escape understanding of; to be incomprehensible to.

Example Sentences

  • The criminal managed to elude the police for several weeks.
  • Success seemed to elude him despite his hard work.
  • The answer to the puzzle continued to elude her, no matter how hard she tried.
  • His motives remain a mystery, as they always seem to elude investigation.
  • The hidden treasure would continue to elude explorers for centuries.

On this page you'll find 96 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elude, such as: abet, accept, aid, assist, attract, avert, avoid.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

keep clear of

  • avert
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  • ban
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  • bilk
  • bypass
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  • cold-shoulder
  • cut
  • debar
  • decline
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  • despise
  • disdain
  • ditch
  • divert
  • dodge
  • double
  • duck
  • eliminate
  • elude
  • escape
  • eschew
  • evade
  • except
  • exclude
  • fight shy of
  • finesse
  • foil
  • fox
  • frustrate
  • get around
  • give a wide berth
  • give the runaround
  • have no part of
  • have nothing to do with
  • hide out
  • keep away from
  • miss
  • neglect
  • obviate
  • outfox
  • outsmart
  • outwit
  • overreach
  • palm off
  • parry
  • pass up
  • preclude
  • prevent
  • refuse
  • reject
  • rule out
  • scape
  • scorn
  • shake
  • shake off
  • shirk
  • shun
  • shy
  • skirt
  • snub
  • stall
  • stand aloof from
  • stay clear of
  • stay shy of
  • steer clear of
  • thwart
  • turn back on

waffle

zigzag

baffle

fake out


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