dodge
word
/ˈdɑdʒ/
dahj
/dˈɒdʒ/
doj
Definition
To move quickly to avoid being hit by something. It can also mean to avoid a question, responsibility, or problem instead of dealing with it directly.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for sudden physical movement: 'dodge a ball', 'dodge traffic'. In a more figurative sense, it is common with 'question', 'issue', 'responsibility', or 'taxes'. 'Avoid' is more neutral; 'dodge' often suggests skill, quick movement, or intentional evasion.
Spanish: esquivar - eludirPortuguese (BR): desviar de - esquivar - evitarPortuguese (PT): desviar-se de - esquivar - evitarChinese (Simplified): 躲闪 - 躲避 - 回避Chinese (Traditional): 閃避 - 躲避 - 迴避Hindi: बचना - झटककर हटना - टालनाArabic: يتفادى - يراوغ - يتجنبBengali: এড়ানো - হটিয়ে যেতেইRussian: уклоняться - увернутьсяJapanese: よける - 回避するVietnamese: né tránh - lảng tránhKorean: 피하다 - 재빨리 피하다Turkish: sıyırmak - kaçmak (sorumluluktan)Urdu: گول کرنا - بچناIndonesian: mengelak - menghindar
Example Sentences
He dodged the ball and laughed.
basic
She dodged my question.
basic
We had to dodge cars while crossing the street.
basic
Stop trying to dodge the issue and give me a straight answer.
natural
He always finds a way to dodge responsibility when things go wrong.
natural
I had to dodge three sales calls before lunch.
natural