Synonyms for

Dodger

Verb / ˈdɑ:dʒɜ: / Another word for dodger — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who avoids doing something they are supposed to do

Synonyms & similar words

corndab fox slyboots corndodger evader shirker slacker avoider noncompliant delinquent fugitive runaway absconder coward sneak truant defaulter deserter fly-by-night moocher scallywag vagabond wayfarer

Synonyms by register

Formal

evader shirker absconder

Informal

slacker skulker trickster shifty person

Literary

fugitive eluder

Antonyms

confronter straight-shooter honest person direct person open person

Common collocations

  • tax dodger
  • debt dodger
  • work dodger
  • round dodger
  • ball dodger
  • street dodger
  • clever dodger

Word family

noun dodger
verb dodge

Usage note

A 'dodger' is someone who avoids something, often in a cunning or dishonest way. It can also refer to a type of hat.

Example sentences

  1. The dodger didn't want to eat his vegetables.
  2. The dodger didn't want to clean his room.
  3. The dodger didn't want to go to bed.
  4. The dodger didn't want to share his toys.
  5. The dodger didn't want to apologize.

Quotes

  • A good dodger always has an escape plan.
  • The best way to catch a dodger is to be one step ahead.
  • The dodger always finds a way out of trouble.

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