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What is another word for to dodge?

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Noun
A cunning trick or dishonest act, in particular one intended to avoid something unpleasant
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“We had every reason to believe that she was a malingerer, that this was just a dodge to get out of work.”
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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.”
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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.”
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A profession or occupation
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An ambiguity or inadequacy in a set of rules that can be potentially exploited
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Convenient option to avoid responsibility or difficulty
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Great skill in a particular field
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A hidden problem or disadvantage in an apparently ideal situation
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Verb
To move aside or to and fro in a sudden or quick manner
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“Children dodge through the crowd, intent upon mysterious errands.”
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To evade or circumvent by cleverness or trickery
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“Man may temporarily dodge his responsibilities to his fellowmen, but he cannot permanently dodge the consequences of dodging his responsibilities.”
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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.”
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To speak ambiguously, unclearly or doubtfully, especially with intent to deceive
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To suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
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To fail to fulfill an obligation or payment
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To retrace one's steps or change direction abruptly
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To be liberated or freed from (something)
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To fail to act resolutely or decisively
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To move around or sideways unsteadily or suddenly
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To procrastinate or be lazy, especially with work or responsibilities
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