verb
dodge
doj
verb
1
To avoid something by moving quickly out of its way.
"He dodged the ball just in time."
"She dodged through traffic to catch the bus."
2
To avoid dealing with a question, responsibility, or difficulty.
"The politician dodged every question about the scandal."
noun
1
A trick or clever way of avoiding something, especially a duty or tax.
"The whole scheme was just a tax dodge."
How to Use Dodge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo avoid something, whether a physical object or an uncomfortable question, usually by quick or clever movement.
Common pairings
dodge a question
dodge traffic
tax dodge
dodge responsibility
Word Forms
more dodge comparative, dodged past tense, dodges plural, Dodges plural, dodges singular, most dodge superlative
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Etymology
Likely from an English dialect verb meaning "to jerk or move suddenly," of uncertain deeper origin.