[Vocabulary] synonyms with 'allude'

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Dear teachers

I can't fully understand the meaning of 'allude' in this sentence:

If rational thought alludes you, then seek help.

Am I right in interpreting allude as 'trick' or 'confuse'?

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It should be 'eludes'.
 

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Dear teachers

I can't fully understand the meaning of 'allude' in this sentence:

If rational thought alludes you, then seek help.

Am I right in interpreting allude as 'trick' or 'confuse'?

Thank you

It is almost certainly a typo and should be "eludes". Look up "elude" in a dictionary.
 

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Too slow, bhai. I'm on form today. :2gunfire:
 

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Ha. I mean it's bad English! I suspect the author is not a native speaker!
 
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