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Meaning of dodged
The primary meaning of "dodged" is to avoid something by moving quickly or skillfully.
Etymology of dodged
The word "dodged" originated in the mid-16th century, likely from the verb "dodge", which is thought to have come from the Middle English word "dodgen", meaning "to move quickly or skillfully"
Historically, the word "dodged" was used to describe a range of evasive actions, from avoiding physical blows to evading responsibilities or obligations
Synonyms
evaded
avoided
sidestepped
skirted
circumvented
eluded
escaped
shunned
refrained
abstained
parried
deflected
diverted
averted
prevented
precluded
obviated
hindered
thwarted
foiled
frustrated
outmaneuvered
outwitted
outsmarted
bypassed
circumnavigated
detoured
dodgemaneuvered
weaseled
Definitions
- To avoid something by moving quickly or skillfully
- * To evade or avoid something unpleasant or difficult
- * To move suddenly to avoid something, such as a blow or a collision
Usage Examples
- The boxer dodged his opponent's punch and landed a quick counterattack
- * She dodged the question, refusing to give a straight answer
- * The driver dodged a pedestrian who had stepped into the road