weasel (out of) (Meaning)

weasel (out of)

to avoid doing (something) by being dishonest, by persuading someone in a clever way, etc.

No weak antonyms found.

The politician weaseled out of answering the tough question, dodging responsibility like a shadow.
Faced with consequences, the guilty party weaseled out of the deal, leaving their accomplices to face the music.
The sly thief weaseled out of the police station, disappearing into the night without a trace.
The salesperson weaseled out of the refund, citing fine print that the customer had overlooked.
The school bully weaseled out of a fight, his bravado fading away when confronted.
The negotiator weaseled out of the agreement, finding loopholes to exploit and gain an advantage.
The witness weaseled out of testifying, claiming memory loss and fear for their safety.
The contractor weaseled out of the project, failing to fulfill their obligations and leaving the worksite unfinished.
The defendant weaseled out of punishment, using loopholes in the law to avoid a conviction.
The politician weaseled out of a scandal, using spin and deflection to avoid accountability.

to avoid doing (something) by being dishonest, by persuading someone in a clever way, etc.

escape, shuffle (out of), evade,avoid, keep clear of, eschew, stay clear of, eliminate, dodge, elude

pursue,accept, embrace, seek, welcome, incur, catch, contract,court,

The politician weaseled out of answering the tough question, dodging responsibility like a shadow.

Faced with consequences, the guilty party weaseled out of the deal, leaving their accomplices to face the music.

The sly thief weaseled out of the police station, disappearing into the night without a trace.

The salesperson weaseled out of the refund, citing fine print that the customer had overlooked.