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bilk
verb
Escape, either physically or mentally
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bɪlk
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verb
Escape, either physically or mentally
“The thief eluded the police”
verb
Evade payment to
“He bilked his creditors”
verb
Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
“What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge”
verb
Cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money
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The thief eluded the police
This difficult idea seems to evade her
The event evades explanation
He bilked his creditors
What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
Foil your opponent
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