Evades (6)
(Other definitions for eludes that I've seen before include "Escapes, baffles" , "Gives someone the slip" , "Dodged, avoids" , "Avoids, dodges" , "Escapes skilfully from, avoids" .)
(Other definitions for avoids that I've seen before include "Shuns, keeps away from" , "Escapes" , "Steers clear of, dodges" , "Stays away from" , "Keeps away or refrains from" .)