dodge meaning and definition

DODGE noun

Definition of dodge (noun)

1. an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
   • "his testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track"
   • synonyms: contrivance, stratagem
2. a quick evasive movement
3. a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery
   • synonyms: dodging, scheme

DODGE verb

Definition of dodge (verb)

1. make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
   • "The child dodged the teacher's blow"
2. move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course
   • "the pickpocket dodged through the crowd"
3. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
   • "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"
   • synonyms: circumvent, duck, elude, evade, fudge, hedge, parry, put off, sidestep, skirt