Synonyms for

Dodging

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

Definition

The act of avoiding something or someone by moving quickly out of the way.

Synonyms & similar words

elude dodge putoff evade circumvent scheme skirt duck shunning fudge sidestep hedge evasion parry turningaway escape avoidance evading avoiding escaping eluding sidestepping dipping ducking dodging shirking escaping skirting circumventing bypassing escaping fleeing

Synonyms by register

Formal

evading circumventing eluding averting

Informal

ducking skipping shirking wiggling out of

Literary

slipping veering fleeing

Antonyms

facing confronting meeting approaching engaging standing resisting

Common collocations

  • dodging questions
  • dodging responsibility
  • dodging bullets
  • dodging the issue
  • dodging traffic
  • dodging a punch
  • dodging taxes

Word family

noun dodge
verb dodge
adjective dodgy

Usage note

While 'dodging' often implies physical evasion, it is also commonly used metaphorically to describe avoiding difficult questions or responsibilities. The adjective 'dodgy' often carries a negative connotation of being unreliable or suspicious.

Example sentences

  1. I am dodging the ball in dodgeball game.
  2. The cat is dodging the water from the hose.
  3. He is dodging the paparazzi on his way out of the restaurant.
  4. She had to keep dodging the branches on the trail.
  5. The quarterback is dodging the defenders as he tries to throw the ball.

Quotes

  • She was dodging the truth.
  • I'm not dodging the issue.
  • The young soldier was deftly dodging the muzzle flashes.

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