Beard
Beard verb - To oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage.
Usage example: a man of integrity who was never afraid to beard the lion in his den
Evade
Evade verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.
Both words in one sentence
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Errico Malatesta, the famous Italian anarchist and author, managed to evade arrest from the Italian police for years simply by shaving his beard.
Source: Paper Thin Disguise / Real Life
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