Dictionary Check: dodge

"dodge" is a valid word!

Scrabble 8 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

noun

an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade

Example: "his testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track"
noun

a quick evasive movement

noun

a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery

Synonyms:
verb

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

Example: "The child dodged the teacher's blow"
verb

move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course

Example: "the pickpocket dodged through the crowd"
verb

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Example: "He dodged the issue"

Advertisement