Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
esquiva
noun
es-KEE-vah
Definition
a way of avoiding or dodging; an evasive action or strategy.
Examples
- His esquiva to answer the question led to speculation among the group.
- In sports, an esquiva can refer to a dodge to avoid getting hit.
- She mastered the art of esquiva in negotiations, always steering the conversation away from direct conflicts.
Meaning
Esquiva refers to the act of evading a situation or a direct answer, often used to describe a person who is elusive or avoids confrontation.
Synonyms
- evasion
- dodging
- elusion
- avoidance