Similar Words to Elude:

Bilk
Circumvent
Dodge
Duck
Escape
Evade
Fudge
Hedge
Parry
Put Off
Sidestep
Skirt

Examples:

1. Knowing how the ship is designed, where would you go to elude a search?
2. Your negative side removed from you, the power of command begins to elude you.

Definitions of Elude:

1. Escape, either physically or mentally
2. Be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by
3. Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)