bilk

1. cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money

2. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of;

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

"foil your opponent"

3. evade payment to;

"He bilked his creditors"

4. escape, either physically or mentally;

"The thief eluded the police"

"This difficult idea seems to evade her"

"The event evades explanation"