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dodge (däj)

intransitive verb dodged, dodg·ing

  1. to move or twist quickly aside; shift suddenly, as to avoid a blow
  2. to use tricks, deceits, or evasions; be shifty

Etymology: ? akin to Scot dod, to jog: for IE base see dodder

transitive verb

  1. to avoid (a blow, etc.) by moving or shifting quickly aside
  2. to evade (a question, charge, etc.) by trickery, cleverness, etc.
  3. to avoid meeting
  4. Photog. to lighten an area on (a print) to achieve a shading effect by blocking light in selected areas during an exposure, as in enlargement

noun

  1. a dodging
  2. a trick used in evading or cheating
  3. a clever or resourceful device, plan, etc.

dodge Synonyms

dodge

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dodge Synonyms

dodge

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dodge Usage Examples

Object

  • bullet: The enemy fighter will try to dodge the bullets, thus steering into the missile's path.
  • arrow: You may dodge arrows or bolts or use your shield to block them.
  • shower: A few hours later Tony, Gavin and I were dodging the showers to stay dry as we changed.
  • missile: If you dodge a missile or you have a near miss when driving, it is your primitive visual brain which protects you.
  • bomb: And old - he's got no stomach for running around Siberia dodging atom bombs!
  • traffic: Such issues also have a negative effect on the lives of children who have to dodge local traffic on a daily basis.

Adjective modifier

convertible: Visit the web and convertible dodge for reformers tho he could obtain.

Modifies a noun

  • spirit: Not on the acclaim dodge spirit nor was there.
  • ball: The court is as large as that for a dodge ball game.

Modifying Another Word

  • again: The present political crisis removes the last vestige of an excuse for again dodging the hard choices of institutional reform " , continued Provan.
  • about: These two birds are dodging about, doing their thing.
  • still: Mike's glad to report that he's still dodging the arrows.
  • often: At the same time they often dodge the big decisions on things they do control.
  • then: If any of you out there are dodging then beware as the EA are on a crack down.

Followed by an intransitive particle

around: In this way they dodged around or, alternatively, the shifts were docked.

Followed by a transitive particle

around: Loving was also running and dodging around the table.

Adjective complement

most: Overcast and showery, but we managed to dodge most of the rain.

Present participle complement

fall: After a long wait, dodging falling ice and wishing we had not been so polite I set off.

Noun used with modifier

  • acclaim: Not on the acclaim dodge spirit nor was there.
  • tax: Or just the jet set's favorite tax dodge?

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