Synonyms for
Dodge
Definition
To avoid someone or something by moving quickly or suddenly to one side.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- dodge a bullet
- dodge a question
- dodge responsibility
- dodge traffic
- dodge the issue
- dodge an attack
- dodge a blow
Word family
Usage note
While 'dodge' can mean to avoid something physically, it is also commonly used figuratively to avoid questions, responsibilities, or difficult topics. The adjective 'dodgy' is informal and often implies something is unreliable or suspicious.
Example sentences
- The player had to dodge the defender to score a goal.
- I had to dodge the rain by running under a shelter.
- The cat tried to dodge the dog by hiding under the bed.
- The driver had to dodge the pothole on the road.
- The child had to dodge the incoming ball during recess.
Quotes
You don't have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things - to compete. You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals. The intense effort, the giving of everything you've got, is a very pleasant bonus. - Dodge Morgan
I always want to dodge the questions about how the magic is done. - David Copperfield
I'm not trying to dodge the question, but I think it's a little bit narrow. - Bill Gates