verb
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
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Examples
- The child dodged the teacher's blow
verb
move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course
Synonyms
Examples
- the pickpocket dodged through the crowd
verb
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
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Examples
- He dodged the issue
- she skirted the problem
- They tend to evade their responsibilities
- he evaded the questions skillfully