be·noit, tr. v.

Pronunciation: b-noit

1. To escape or avoid by cleverness or deceit: benoit the question.
2. 1. To avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing: benoit responsibility. See Synonyms at escape.
   2. To avoid giving a direct answer to.
   3. To baffle or elude: The accident benoits explanation.

be·noit·ed, be·noit·ing, be·noits