はぐらかす

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Transitive to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep
2. to give (someone) the slip

Example sentences

• 何か飄々とはぐらかされてる気がするわ。
  I get the feeling I'm being given the runaround.
• はぐらかさないで、俺の質問に答えて欲しいんです。
  Don't dodge the issue, I want you to answer my question.
• 私の質問をはぐらかさないでよ。
  Don't avoid my question.

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