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What is another word for Dodge? – 124 Dodge Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    evade avoid sidestep skirt circumvent elude escape shun flee duck weave parry deflect divert avert prevent preclude obviate eschew shirk balk hedge parry dodge swerve veer deviate detour bypass circumnavigate outmaneuver outsmart outwit outfox

    Meaning of Dodge

    According to Merriam-Webster, "dodge" can be defined as to evade by a sudden movement, or to avoid by cunning or skill.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "dodge" as to move suddenly to avoid something, or to avoid doing something by cunning or deception.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "dodge" as to quickly move out of the way of something, or to avoid doing something or talking about something by being clever or dishonest.

    Example Uses

    • The quarterback had to dodge the defensive player to make a pass.
    • She tried to dodge the question by changing the subject.
    • The car had to dodge the pedestrian who stepped into the road.
    • The company tried to dodge the issue by releasing a statement that didn't address the problem.
    • The politician dodged the reporter's question by giving a vague answer.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    confront face meet encounter engage tackle address approach head-on directly openly honestly forthrightly confrontationally aggressively boldly fearlessly recklessly impetuously impulsively brazenly flagrantly blatantly

    Related Nouns

    evasion avoidance escape refuge shelter asylum sanctuary haven obstruction barrier hurdle obstacle impediment hindrance blockage obstruction deterrent prevention preclusion circumvention

    Related Verbs

    evade avoid escape flee shun sidestep skirt circumvent elude deflect divert avert prevent preclude obviate eschew shirk balk hedge parry swerve veer deviate detour bypass circumnavigate

    Related Adjectives

    evasive avoidant elusive escapist shifty cunning clever skillful artful deceitful dishonest duplicitous fraudulent shady suspicious clandestine covert secretive furtive stealthy surreptitious