cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruths amazing September surge; foil your opponent

[ Syn: thwart , queer , spoil , scotch , foil , cross , frustrate , baffle ]

evade payment to; He bilked his creditors'

escape, either physically or mentally; The thief eluded the police; This difficult idea seems to evade her; The event evades explanation

[ Syn: elude , evade ]