godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for avoiding a direct answer, question, or topic in conversation, often by changing the subject or giving a vague reply.
彼は都合の悪い質問をはぐらかした。
He dodged the awkward question.
話
Don't evade the issue; please answer properly.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
give the slip; shake off
Used for physically escaping from someone or avoiding a person, often by slipping away or losing them.
尾行をはぐらかすのに苦労した。
I had a hard time shaking off the tail.