bilk

verb

1. 1

   escape, either physically or mentally

   The thief eluded the police

   This difficult idea seems to evade her

2. 2

   evade payment to

   He bilked his creditors

3. 3

   hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

   What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge

   foil your opponent

4. 4

   cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money