English dictionary
dodge
/d/A//dZ/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
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a quick evasive movement
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a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery
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The act of evading by some skillful movement; a sudden starting aside; hence, an artful device to evade, deceive, or cheat; a cunning trick; an artifice.
Source: webster1913
verb
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make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
ExamplesThe child dodged the teacher's blow.
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move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course
ExamplesThe pickpocket dodged through the crowd.
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avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
ExamplesHe dodged the issue.
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To start suddenly aside, as to avoid a blow or a missile; to shift place by a sudden start.
Source: webster1913
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To evade by a sudden shift of place; to escape by starting aside; as, to <i>dodge</i> a blow aimed or a ball thrown.
Source: webster1913