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DODGES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Dodges.

Dodges - 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

Dodges - 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 dodges the ball and scores a goal."
"She dodges the car by quickly changing lanes."
"The cat skillfully dodges the falling objects."
"He narrowly dodges being hit by a falling tree branch."
"She deftly dodges the attacker's punch."
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Word Game Points

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

DODGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DODGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dodges is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DODGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is DODGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dodges is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DODGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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