dodge

Meaning

to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly

to avoid something by moving quickly to the side or by being clever

Example Sentences

The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.

He managed to dodge the ball at the last second.

Example Expressions

dodge a bullet

Synonyms

avoid, evade, sidestep, duck, escape

Entry 1

avoid, evade, sidestep, duck

Entry 2

avoid, evade, escape, sidestep, duck

Antonyms

face, confront, meet, encounter

Entry 1

face, confront, meet, encounter

Entry 2

face, confront, meet

Collocations

dodge bullet, dodge question, dodge responsibility, skillfully dodge, dodge a question, dodge traffic, dodge the law

Entry 1

dodge bullet, dodge question, dodge responsibility, skillfully dodge

Entry 2

dodge a question, dodge responsibility, dodge traffic, dodge the law