dodge Definition
dodge (däj)
intransitive verb dodged, dodg′·ing
- to move or twist quickly aside; shift suddenly, as to avoid a blow
- to use tricks, deceits, or evasions; be shifty
Etymology: ? akin to Scot dod, to jog: for IE base see dodder
transitive verb
- to avoid (a blow, etc.) by moving or shifting quickly aside
- to evade (a question, charge, etc.) by trickery, cleverness, etc.
- to avoid meeting
- 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
- a dodging
- a trick used in evading or cheating
- a clever or resourceful device, plan, etc.
dodge Synonyms
dodge Synonyms
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
Browse dictionary entries near dodge
- ‹ dodecaphonic
- ‹ Dodecanese
- ‹ dodecahedron
- ‹ dodecagon
- ‹ dodeca-
- ‹ Doddridge, Philip
- ‹ doddering
- ‹ doddered
- ‹ dodder
- ‹ Dodd, Ken(neth)

