Synonyms: dodge
Definition: a quick evasive movement
Similar words: evasion
Definition: the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver
Synonyms: stratagem, contrivance, dodge
Definition: an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
Usage: his testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track
Synonyms: scheme, dodge, dodging
Definition: a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery
Synonyms: hedge, circumvent, parry, put off, sidestep, skirt, dodge, duck, evade, fudge, elude
Definition: avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Usage: He dodged the issue; she skirted the problem; They tend to evade their responsibilities; he evaded the questions skillfully
Similar words: avoid
Definition: stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
Usage: Her former friends now avoid her
Synonyms: dodge
Definition: make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
Usage: The child dodged the teacher's blow
Similar words: move
Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right
Synonyms: dodge
Definition: move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course
Usage: the pickpocket dodged through the crowd
Similar words: move
Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right