Definition of Dodging

1. Noun. Nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do. "That escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive"

Exact synonyms: Escape, Evasion
Generic synonyms: Carelessness, Neglect, Negligence, Nonperformance
Specialized synonyms: Escape Mechanism, Malingering, Skulking, Goldbricking, Goofing Off, Shirking, Slacking, Soldiering, Circumvention
Derivative terms: Dodge, Escape, Escape, Escape, Evade

2. Noun. A statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery.
Exact synonyms: Dodge, Scheme
Generic synonyms: Falsehood, Falsity, Untruth
Derivative terms: Dodge

3. Noun. Deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening.
Exact synonyms: Avoidance, Shunning, Turning Away
Generic synonyms: Rejection
Specialized synonyms: Aversion, Averting, Escape, Near Thing
Derivative terms: Avoid, Dodge, Shun

Definition of Dodging

1. Verb. (present participle of dodge) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dodging

1. dodge [v] - See also: dodge

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dodging

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dodgems
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dodgerblues
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dodgiest
dodgily
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dodging (current term)
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dodoism
dodoisms
dodos
dods

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