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To move aside or to and fro in a sudden or quick manner
“Children dodge through the crowd, intent upon mysterious errands.”
To evade or circumvent by cleverness or trickery
“Man may temporarily dodge his responsibilities to his fellowmen, but he cannot permanently dodge the consequences of dodging his responsibilities.”
To elude or avoid someone or something
“He didn't have to duck and dodge the police, and most of all, he didn't have to carry guns to protect his money because he didn't have any money to protect.”
To speak ambiguously, unclearly or doubtfully, especially with intent to deceive
To suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
To fail to fulfill an obligation or payment
To retrace one's steps or change direction abruptly
To be liberated or freed from (something)
To fail to act resolutely or decisively
To move around or sideways unsteadily or suddenly
To procrastinate or be lazy, especially with work or responsibilities
Trickery or stratagems practiced for ensnaring or deception
“We had every reason to believe that she was a malingerer, that this was just a dodge to get out of work.”
Plural for a loophole to get out of a situation or to benefit oneself
“Mr. Provence sees any forest exemption policy as a tax dodge, and proposed that the acreage minimum go to 100 acres rather than be reduced to 25 acres.”
Plural for a sudden quick movement to avoid someone or something
“A guard shot at me, but with a quick dodge using my newly-acquired agility, I managed to avoid the bullet.”
Plural for a profession or occupation
Plural for a quick and nimble move, typically to elude
Plural for an ambiguity or inadequacy in a set of rules that can be potentially exploited
Plural for convenient option to avoid responsibility or difficulty
Plural for great skill in a particular field
Plural for a hidden problem or disadvantage in an apparently ideal situation
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