(v) escape, either physically or mentally, Syn. evade, bilk, Example:The thief eluded the police; This difficult idea seems to evade her; The event evades explanation
(v) hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of, See Also: double cross, Syn. bilk, frustrate, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, baffle, queer, Example:What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge; foil your opponent
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Bilked p. pr. & vb. n. Bilking. ] [ Origin unknown. Cf. Balk. ] To frustrate or disappoint; to deceive or defraud, by nonfulfillment of engagement; to leave in the lurch; to give the slip to; as, to bilk a creditor. Thackeray. [ 1913 Webster ]