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DODGED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Dodged.

Dodged - as a noun

An elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade

Example: "His testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contrivance18stratagem12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
scheme13strategy12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A quick evasive movement

A statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dodging11scheme13

Dodged - as a verb

Make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

Example: "The child dodged the teacher's blow"

Move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course

Example: "The pickpocket dodged through the crowd"

Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Example: "He dodged the issue"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
circumvent19duck11elude6evade9fudge10hedge10parry10put offsidestep11skirt9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
avoid9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He dodged the flying ball."
"She dodged the oncoming car."
"They dodged the heavy rain by taking shelter."
"The boxer dodged his opponent's punch."
"I narrowly dodged getting hit by a falling object."
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Word Game Points

Is DODGED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dodged is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DODGED has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DODGED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dodged is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DODGED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DODGED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dodged is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DODGED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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