dodge

US /dɑːdʒ/
UK /dɑːdʒ/
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1.

avoid (someone or something) by a sudden quick movement

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He had to dodge a car that swerved into his lane.
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She managed to dodge the ball thrown at her.
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evadeavoidsidestepduckswerve
2.

avoid (something undesirable or unpleasant) by a clever or dishonest trick

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He tried to dodge paying his taxes.
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She always finds a way to dodge her responsibilities.
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evadeavoidshirkcircumventfudge
1.

a sudden quick movement to avoid something

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He made a quick dodge to avoid the incoming punch.
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Her clever dodge saved her from answering the difficult question.
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evasionavoidanceduckswervetrick
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dodge a bullet