Main entry: elude, evade, bilk
Definition: escape, either physically or mentally
Usage: The thief eluded the police; This difficult idea seems to evade her; The event evades explanation
Main entry: bilk
Definition: evade payment to
Usage: He bilked his creditors
Main entry: spoil, scotch, queer, thwart, bilk, baffle, foil, frustrate, cross
Definition: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Usage: What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge; foil your opponent
Main entry: bilk
Definition: cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money