to escape (capture) by (a person) (especially by deceiving)

avoid; escape

the process of avoiding something; an act, statement, excuse etc used to avoid something

escape, avoidance

to get in the way of (a person, activity etc)

obstruct, hinder

that is about to happen

obstruct, hinder

to block up (a road, view etc); to make (the progress etc of something) difficult

prevent, restrict

to make oneself appear (to be (doing) something) either in play or to deceive others

fake, falsify

to keep (a person, thing) safe (from danger, enemies, attack)

take care of; guard from harm

to use force against (a person, thing) in order to stop her, him or it; to be undamaged or unaffected by (something); to try not to give in, not to take or use (something)

withstand, oppose

to produce (a liquid) by secretion

hide

an indoor game played by hitting 1 white ball, 15 red balls and 6 balls of other colours with a long stick (a cue)

frustrate, hinder

to avoid giving (a person) a clear answer to a question, making a decision (in order to get more time); (of a car engine) to stop because of insufficient power or speed; a compartment for one animal in a stable or cattle shed

delay for own purposes